Consultant, Environmental Health & Safety; EHS

Consultant, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS)

Launch your consulting career while helping shape sustainable infrastructure, energy solutions, and safer workplaces.

ERM is seeking a motivated Consultant, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) to join our team in Hartford, CT or Boston, MA. In this role, you will support environmental compliance, sustainability, and health & safety projects across industries including energy, infrastructure, and manufacturing. You’ll gain hands‑on experience across environmental and safety disciplines while building a strong foundation for long‑term consulting growth.

• Support the development, implementation, and improvement of EHS management systems.
• Conduct EHS compliance audits and manage corrective actions.
• Perform risk assessments, incident investigations, and root cause analyses.
• Provide onsite EHS compliance support at client facilities.
• Develop and implement environmental programs (air, waste, stormwater, wastewater, and spill prevention).
• Lead or support industrial hygiene and exposure assessments.
• Translate regulatory requirements into practical, scalable solutions.
• Manage multiple projects to meet scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations.
• Collaborate with ERM’s global technical network to solve complex challenges.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships that support repeat business.
• Contribute to the growth of ERM’s EHS and Sustainable Operations practice.
• Develop innovative solutions for complex EHS challenges and regulatory issues.
• Design and direct corporate H&S strategies across diverse industries.
• Develop and deliver training.
• Participate in EHS audits.

• Required bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, environmental science, safety, business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2–3+ years of EHS, regulatory compliance, or sustainability experience (industry or consulting).
• Experience implementing or maintaining EHS management systems.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local EHS regulations.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical reporting.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets and data‑tracking tools.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate a company vehicle; frequent travel to client locations.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
• Local candidate preference.
• Preferred certifications such as CSP, CIH, or interest in pursuing them.
• Consulting experience and ability to build client relationships.
• Experience with corporate H&S strategy, safety culture, or serious injury/fatality prevention.
• Familiarity with environmental permitting and regulatory programs.

Hartford, CT or Boston, MA (local candidates preferred).

Anticipated annual base pay $75,646–$96,414 (USD). Compensation may vary based on education, experience, and performance. This role may be eligible for bonus pay; casual and fixed‑term/flex‑force employees are not bonus eligible. Benefits include paid time off, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, 401(k), RRSP/DPSP, and other applicable benefits to eligible employees.

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.