Associate Scientist
About this role
We are SLR Consulting (US), a 1000+ 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.
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Air Quality Engineer or Scientist to join our expanding Air Quality Permitting and Compliance Team in Houston, Texas.
This full-time position offers a dynamic range of responsibilities, requiring adaptability and a broad skill set. It presents an exciting opportunity to contribute technical expertise to complex air quality permitting projects across industries such as oil & gas, mining, chemical, energy, and other industrial sectors across the United States.
As part of SLR’s collaborative environment, you’ll have frequent opportunities to engage with our national Air Quality technical team, sharing best practices and expanding your consulting capabilities. We are committed to supporting your professional growth through a rewarding career development path within our global, fast-growing environmental consulting organization.
Technical Experience Required:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Atmospheric Science, Chemistry, or a closely related scientific field
Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in air quality consulting or related disciplines
Strong understanding of State and Federal air quality regulations, including Title V, PSD, GHG and Emissions Inventory Reporting, NSPS, and NESHAP
Proven experience supporting clients in maintaining compliance with applicable air quality programs and regulatory requirements
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced consulting environment, managing
multiple projects, meeting deadlines, and delivering high-quality work
Excellent analytical, organizational, and multitasking abilities
Demonstrated experience solving environmental challenges,
calculating air emissions, and interpreting complex regulations
Strong technical writing skills, with a track record of producing
comprehensive technical reports
Experience engaging with State and Federal regulatory agencies
Effective time management across multiple project tasks
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Possess a valid driver’s license
Willingness to travel by air and car, including occasional overnight trips
Preferred Personal Attributes and Traits:
Logical and methodical approach to problem solving
Strong attention to detail
Willingness and ability to learn new skills and to mentor others
Capable of working independently and collaboratively, including leading teams when needed
Solid understanding of project budgets and deadlines
Self-motivated with minimal need for oversight on routine tasks
Proactive in identifying and taking on work assignments
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills to build
and maintain strong relationships with colleagues, clients, and subcontractors
Key Responsibilities:
Adhere to SLR and client-specific health, safety, and environmental
policies including compliance with drug and alcohol requirements
Support air quality permitting, compliance reporting, and field data
collection activities under the guidance of a Principal or Senior Project Manager
Collaborate with project team members to develop, review, and de-
liver permit applications and technical reports
Mentor junior staff and foster skill development within the team
Learn and apply compliance reporting software tools effectively
Provide technical expertise on regulatory frameworks, engineering approaches and investigative method relevant to project work.
Assist clients in implementing and managing air quality compliance programs
Prepare proposals and present technical solutions to a diverse client base
Build and maintain client relationships through consistent delivery of high-quality technical work
Participate in short-duration travel for client meetings and project-related activities
SLR Benefits:
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.
Full-time, permanent role with opportunities for professional growth and advancement
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.
Company at a glance
SLR is a committed partner in our clients’ sustainability journeys.
We help them move from influence to impact, turning intent into purposeful, practical action that delivers real-world results.
Guided by our philosophy of Rational Sustainability, we focus on what truly drives long-term value. By viewing decisions through the lenses of risk, reward, and resilience, we help clients act with confidence, balancing environmental and social responsibility with commercial and strategic success.
Our purpose - Making Sustainability Happen - means delivering outcomes that are grounded in evidence, shaped by experience, and built to last.
SLR has been advising clients for over 30 years at every point of their project life-cycle. Starting as a UK business, we now operate as a global company with more than 4,500 people delivering client solutions across six regions. We have grown both organically and through welcoming other like-minded businesses with a similar One Team culture into the SLR group. We are ably supported by our principal investor, Ares Management, and will continue to build a balanced, successful and growing business.
We’ve designed working life at SLR to look a little different. Because we know talented people often feel restricted by the rigid systems, lack of cross-functional collaboration and limited options for growth on offer elsewhere.
Our One Team culture promotes meaningful professional and personal growth, our flat management structure provides many opportunities to progress, and our collaborative approach means you’ll get the chance to work on projects you care about and make a real difference.
If you’re purpose-driven, self-motivated and keen to make an impact on a global scale, we want to hear from you.
Top Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Orthodontia
- Vision
- FSA/HSA
- Generous PTO accrual
- 10 paid holidays
- 401(k) retirement account with company matching
- Company paid life insurance
- Short & long term disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
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