Consultant, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Compliance

Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, environmental science, geology, occupational health and safety, or related field.
  • 2-5 years of relevant environmental experience or internships.
  • Commitment to safety and ability to work outdoors in adverse conditions.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Effective communication skills with experience in technical report writing.
  • Experience with data management, including spreadsheets.
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented with ability to see the larger project context.
  • Valid driver's license and ability to travel frequently.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical assistance on EHS compliance and sustainability projects.
  • Prepare permits and reports for various environmental programs.
  • Perform EHS compliance assessments and address corrective actions.
  • Support the development of EHS management systems.
  • Provide on-site and remote compliance support to clients.
  • Conduct environmental site assessments for property transactions.
  • Perform fieldwork including sampling and ecological studies.
  • Conduct inspections to ensure EHS compliance at client sites.
  • Manage projects within scope, budget, and schedule while ensuring quality deliverables.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Paid time off and parental leave.
  • 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP retirement plans.
  • Life and disability insurance.
  • Employee assistance program and AD&D insurance.
Full Job Description
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 regulations
  • Contribute to sustainability and environmental risk management initiatives across industries
  • Partner with experienced consultants and subject matter experts to deliver high-quality project outcomes
  • Play a hands-on role in field investigations and data collection that inform critical environmental decisions
  • Help drive continuous improvement in EHS management systems and compliance programs

What You'll Bring:
Required
  • Bachelors degree in engineering, environmental science, geology, occupational health and safety, or related discipline or equivalent experience.
  • 23 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.
  • Masters 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 projects
  • Prepare plans, permits, and reports for hazardous waste, air quality, storm water, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), and wastewater programs
  • Perform EHS compliance assessments and implement follow-up corrective actions
  • Support development of EHS compliance and management system programs
  • Provide on-site and remote EHS compliance support to clients
  • Perform Phase I and Phase II environmental site assessments for property transactions
  • Conduct environmental fieldwork, including groundwater, soil, sediment, and surface water sampling, as well as ecological field studies
  • Conduct inspections to verify EHS compliance at client sites
  • Manage multiple projects within scope, budget, and schedule expectations while ensuring high-quality deliverables
  • Collaborate 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 $80,000$100,613 (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.

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.

Thank you for your interest in ERM!

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