Launch Your Career in Environmental Consulting!
Are you passionate about sustainability and eager to make a real impact on environmental health and safety? This is your chance to join a global leader in EHS consulting and work on projects that shape the future of technology and transportation industries. At ERM, you’ll gain hands-on experience, learn from industry experts, and build a career that matters.
Environmental health and safety compliance is critical for businesses striving to operate responsibly and sustainably. As a Consulting Senior Associate, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Compliance based in Washington, DC, you’ll play a key role in helping clients meet regulatory requirements, reduce risk, and advance their sustainability goals—all while protecting people and the planet.
Support large industrial and global clients in technology and transportation sectors.
Contribute to projects that ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations.
Help organizations transition toward sustainable operations through innovative solutions.
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering or Science, Occupational Health and Safety, or a related discipline. Or equivalent experience.
1–2 years of EHS experience, ideally in technology, data centers, pharmaceutical, healthcare, or manufacturing.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, plus analytical and organizational abilities.
Ability to multi-task, work independently, and travel locally up to 60% of the time.
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.
Local candidates only.
This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.
Certifications such as ASP, EIT, CHMM, OSHA30 or similar.
Familiarity with EHS compliance programs and management systems.
Assist with EHS compliance, sustainability, and due diligence transaction projects.
Prepare plans, permits, and reports for hazardous waste, air quality, stormwater, and wastewater programs.
Conduct EHS compliance assessments and implement corrective actions to meet federal, state, and local regulations.
Support development of EHS compliance and management system programs.
Provide on-site EHS compliance support to clients as needed.
Perform Phase I environmental site assessments for property transfers.
Conduct environmental fieldwork and audits, including sampling and ecological studies.
Carry out inspections, incident investigations, safety observations, job safety analyses, and risk assessments based on OSHA requirements.
Manage multiple projects within scope, budget, and schedule while ensuring quality deliverables.
Collaborate with ERM Partners-in-Charge and Project Managers to deliver exceptional client service.
For the Consulting Senior Associate, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Compliance position, the anticipated annual base pay is $70,620 –$77,317 (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.
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