Senior Consultant, EHS Compliance

Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • BS in engineering, environmental science, or related field; Master's preferred
  • 2+ years of relevant environmental experience or internships
  • Strong commitment to safety with ability to work outdoors
  • Detail-oriented with critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Effective communicator with experience in technical report writing
  • High-level proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
  • Driver's license required for travel to client sites

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical assistance on EHS compliance and sustainability projects
  • Prepare plans, permits, and reports for environmental programs
  • Perform compliance assessments and implement corrective actions
  • Provide on-site EHS compliance support to clients
  • Conduct Phase I environmental site assessments
  • Execute fieldwork including sampling and construction oversight
  • Compile data and assist in report preparation

Benefits

  • Collaborative culture promoting knowledge sharing and career growth
  • Access to national EHS experts for continuous learning
  • Opportunity to work on high-profile projects for global clients
  • Flexibility in work schedule and independence in task execution
Full Job Description

You’ve built your foundation in environmental and EHS consulting—now step into a role where your expertise drives impact at scale. At ERM, as a Senior Consultant, EHS Compliance, based in Indianapolis, Indiana or St. Louis, Missouri, you’ll tackle complex regulatory challenges, work on high-profile projects for global clients, and continue expanding your technical depth alongside some of the industry’s leading experts.

Why This Role Matters

You’ll play a key role in helping organizations navigate environmental, health, and safety requirements while advancing sustainable practices. You’ll collaborate closely with Project Managers and Partners across a range of projects including EHS compliance, sustainability, site investigation and remediation, environmental impact assessment, and due diligence.

What Your Impact Is

Your work will directly support safer operations, stronger compliance, and more sustainable outcomes for clients. From fieldwork to reporting and client engagement, you’ll contribute to delivering high-quality solutions that address real-world environmental challenges.

What You'll Bring

Required

  • BS in engineering, environmental science or environmental science-related field (e.g., geology) occupational health and safety, or related discipline.  Masters a plus; Minimum 3.25 GPA or equivalent experience
  • 2+ years of relevant environmental experience or professional internships
  • Strong commitment to safety, and ability to work safely outdoors in variable weather conditions and in challenging terrain
  • Detail-oriented with excellent critical thinking and trouble-shooting/problem-solving skills
  • Effective written/verbal communication and organization/analytical skills; experience recording/writing detailed technical data and reports a plus
  • Experience recording/writing detailed technical data and reports, and building tables and spreadsheets (including tabulation and manipulation of data)
  • Demonstrated attributes to become a strong consultant: team player, eagerness to learn and grow. Self-starter who takes initiative, versatile, and service-oriented mentality
  • Highly organized with keen eye for detail, but with the ability to maintain the big picture
  • High-level proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
  • 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 maintain flexibility, travel, and work independently
  • Ability to pass pre-hire background check and drug test
  • This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Preferred

  • Master’s degree in a related field
  • Prior consulting experience supporting EHS compliance or environmental projects
  • Experience supporting multi-site or complex regulatory environments

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, hazardous material management, oil spill prevention and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) storm water and wastewater programs
  • Perform environmental compliance assessments and implement follow-up corrective actions to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
  • Provide general EHS compliance support to clients, including on-site assistance as needed
  • Perform Phase I environmental site assessments to support property transfer transactions
  • Conduct fieldwork, including sampling, ecological field studies, drilling, well installation, remedial pilot tests, construction oversight, and remedial system operation and maintenance
  • Compile and evaluate data and assist in report preparation
  • Perform multiple projects within scope/budget/schedule expectations and with high quality standards on project deliverables

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