ERM

Consultant, EHS Generalist

Rochester, New York Full time

At ERM, experienced EHS professionals don’t just maintain compliance—they help organizations move further, faster, and smarter. As a Consultant, EHS Generalist, you’ll play a critical role in helping leading organizations proactively manage risk, strengthen performance, and embed sustainability into operations—locally and globally. 

Why This Role Matters 

Organizations across industries are navigating increasingly complex environmental, health, and safety requirements. In this role, you’ll help clients stay ahead of regulatory change, reduce risk, and build resilient EHS programs that protect people, communities, and the environment. Your expertise will directly support ERM’s mission as the world’s leading sustainability consultancy—driving measurable impact where it matters most. 

What Your Impact Is 

  • Strengthen EHS compliance and risk management programs for corporate and industrial clients 

  • Translate regulatory requirements into practical, scalable solutions 

  • Influence EHS strategy through handson project delivery and trusted client partnership 

  • Contribute to ERM’s growing Sustainable Operations and EHS consulting capabilities across the MidSouth and beyond 

What You’ll Bring 

Required 

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering, environmental science, safety, business administration, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience) 

  • 2+ years of relevant industry and/or consulting experience in EHS management, regulatory compliance, or sustainability programs 

  • Demonstrated experience maintaining and implementing corporate EHS management systems or compliance standards 

  • Strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local EHS regulations 

  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations 

  • Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and analytical skills, including experience preparing technical reports 

  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively within a team 

  • Willingness to travel within the United States (up to 50%) 

  • 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.  

  • Willingness to work at client sites locally 50–75% of the time 

  • This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship. 

Preferred 

  • Professional certification such as CSP, PE, or similar credential 

  • Consulting experience supporting multifacility or enterprisewide EHS programs 

  • Experience developing client relationships that lead to repeat business and longterm partnerships 

Key Responsibilities 

  • Support the development, implementation, and improvement of EHS Management Systems, compliance assessments, and audits 

  • Perform EHS compliance audits and manage corrective actions to ensure regulatory compliance 

  • Develop and implement environmental management programs, permits, and procedures (air quality, hazardous waste, spill prevention, stormwater, and wastewater) 

  • Provide onsite EHS compliance support at client facilities 

  • Manage and deliver multiple projects while maintaining high quality standards 

  • Design and support corporate EHS strategies that align with client goals and operational realities 

  • Build and strengthen client relationships that contribute to repeat business and team growth 

  • Collaborate with ERM’s global technical network to share best practices and solve complex, multidisciplinary challenges 

  • Contribute to expanding ERM’s EHS and Sustainable Operations consulting business 

For the Consultant, EHS Generalist position, the anticipated annual base pay is $75,646–$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!

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