Consultant, EHS Generalist

Location: City of Rochester

, 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. Translate regulatory requirements into practical, scalable solutions 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 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. Consulting experience supporting multi

Experience developing client relationships that lead to repeat business and long
** 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 on‐site 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

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.
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* 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…