As our new Principal Air Quality Engineer or Scientist, you’ll take a leading role in driving business development, identifying and securing new opportunities, and growing a high-performing team. You’ll be instrumental in shaping the future of our air quality practice and company while delivering exceptional value to clients.

We are SLR Consulting (US), a 500+ coast-to-coast team of advisory, environmental/engineering, and regulatory professionals. We deliver environmental and sustainability services to our clients through the integration of over 30 advisory, technical environmental, and engineering disciplines to help clients address some of their most complex challenges around sustainability. We are Making Sustainability Happen.

Responsibilities:

• Lead business development efforts to expand our professional services across key markets and geographies

• Identify and pursue new client relationships, cross-selling project opportunities, and strategic partnerships

• Develop and mentor a growing team of environmental professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture

• Oversee and contribute to the preparation of air quality permit applications (e.g., PSD, Title V)

• Provide regulatory guidance and compliance support to clients across diverse industries

• Stay ahead of evolving environmental regulations and translate insights into client solutions

• Ensure project delivery within scope, budget, and schedule expectations

• Travel to client sites as needed for inspections, meetings, and relationship development

Working @ SLR 

With us, there is no doubt you’ll grow your subject-matter expertise and industry knowledge. We care about investing in our employees for the long-run, and if you ask our team, they’ll tell you that’s just one of the many benefits of working here. We want to be a place where you can experience career growth and satisfaction for many years. 

Here’s what else you’ll enjoy as part of our team: 

• Competitive total compensation package including medical, dental, orthodontia, vision, FSA/HSA, generous PTO accrual, 10 paid holidays, 401(k) retirement account with company matching program, company paid life insurance, short & long term disability insurance, and employee assistance program.

• The salary range for this position is $125,000 - $140,000. Final agreed upon compensation will be commensurate with individual education, professional designation, experience, internal parity, and location.

• Full-time, permanent role with opportunities for professional growth and advancement

Qualifications/Education/Memberships:

• Proven track record in business development and client relationship management

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemistry, or related field

• 15+ years of relevant experience in environmental consulting or industry

• Strong knowledge of air quality regulations (Title V, PSD, NSPS, NESHAP, GHG, RMP)

• Experience with compliance reporting and permitting processes

• Effective communicator with strong organizational and analytical skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office; valid driver’s license; willingness to travel

• Preferred

• Experience in sectors such as oil & gas, power generation, built environment, mining, or ports

• Prior consulting experience and technical writing skills

• Goal oriented and organized with demonstrated ability to strategize, implement and track business metrics

• Willing to work across disciplines, regions and sectors to provide best service possible to our clients

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) are at the core of who we are and want to be.

SLR is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.  We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, civil union status, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or veteran status.    

At SLR, we embrace diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within and outside our organization. We respect and celebrate differences and want to ensure that we continuously strive to build a place where everyone feels included and is encouraged to be their authentic self.  

We are committed to these values, and our SLR Culture & Diversity Team works to actively promote diversity, equity, and inclusion across our people and talent processes, operations, and client work around the world. If you have a disability and need reasonable accommodations at any point in the application or interview process, please contact us at careers-us@slrconsulting.com.