Consultant, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Compliance

ERM is hiring a Consultant for Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Compliance in Ewing, NJ or Philadelphia, PA. The role involves supporting clients with environmental compliance, sustainability initiatives, and risk management. Candidates should have a relevant degree, 2-3 years of experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Responsibilities include technical assistance on EHS compliance, preparing reports, and conducting assessments. Frequent travel to client locations is required.
Build your future in environmental consulting while helping global clients solve complex sustainability challenges.

ERM is seeking a motivated Consultant, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Compliance to join our team in Philadelphia, PA or Ewing, NJ. In this role, you will partner with Project Managers and senior leaders to deliver high-quality environmental compliance and sustainability solutions, supporting clients in managing risk, improving performance, and meeting regulatory requirements.

Why This Role Matters?

This position plays a vital role in helping organizations maintain compliance with environmental and safety regulations while advancing sustainability initiatives. Your work directly contributes to protecting communities, reducing environmental impact, and supporting responsible business practices across industries.

What Your Impact Is:

Support clients in maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulationsContribute to sustainability and environmental risk management initiatives across industriesPartner with experienced consultants and subject matter experts to deliver high-quality project outcomesPlay a hands-on role in field investigations and data collection that inform critical environmental decisionsHelp drive continuous improvement in EHS management systems and compliance programs

What You'll Bring:

Required

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental science, geology, occupational health and safety, or related discipline or equivalent experience.2–3 years (2-5 years preferred) of relevant environmental experience or professional internships.Demonstrated commitment to safety and experience supporting safety plans, with the ability to work safely outdoors in variable weather conditions and challenging terrain.Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.Effective written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing technical reports.Experience working with data, including building and maintaining tables and spreadsheets.Highly organized with strong attention to detail while maintaining awareness of the broader project picture.High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.Ability to multi-task, maintain flexibility, travel, and work independently with minimal supervision.Driver's License Required: This position requires a valid driver's license and/or the ability to operate a company vehicle due to the nature of job duties, which include frequent travel to various client locations across a large geographical area.Ability to pass a pre-hire background check and drug test.This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Preferred

EIT, ASP, CHMM, or similar professional certification.Master’s degree in a related field.Experience supporting environmental permitting, compliance programs, or due diligence projects.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide technical assistance on EHS compliance, sustainability, site investigation and remediation, and due diligence transaction projectsPrepare plans, permits, and reports for hazardous waste, air quality, storm water, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), and wastewater programsPerform EHS compliance assessments and implement follow-up corrective actionsSupport development of EHS compliance and management system programsProvide on-site and remote EHS compliance support to clientsPerform Phase I and Phase II environmental site assessments for property transactionsConduct environmental fieldwork, including groundwater, soil, sediment, and surface water sampling, as well as ecological field studiesConduct inspections to verify EHS compliance at client sitesManage multiple projects within scope, budget, and schedule expectations while ensuring high-quality deliverablesCollaborate with ERM Partners-in-Charge and Project Managers to deliver exceptional client value

For the Consultant, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Compliance position, the anticipated annual base pay is $74,500–$96,414 (USD). Actual pay will depend on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. In some cases, pay may fall outside this range. This role may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are not bonus eligible).

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and other applicable benefits to eligible employees.

Note: Bonuses, commissions, and other forms of additional compensation are not guaranteed and subject to the sole discretion of ERM and its policies and procedures.

Who We Are:

As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.

At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.

Please submit your resume and brief cover letter.

ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Thank you for your interest in ERM!