Principal Consultant, Environmental & Governance - Mining

Principal Consultant, Environmental & Governance - Mining

Join ERM as a Principal Consultant, Environmental & Governance – Mining, working across our Salt Lake City, Phoenix, Reno, or Elko offices to help clients navigate environmental governance and responsible mining practices.

• Shape enterprise‑level management systems for global mining and metals organizations.
• Translate emerging standards and expectations—such as IRMA, TSM, ASI, Copper Mark, and Responsible Steel—into actionable business solutions.
• Build trusted relationships with corporate leaders while delivering insights that influence strategic direction.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams and ensure exceptional quality across all deliverables.
• Support local, national, and international clients on complex sustainability challenges without being tied to heavy travel.
• Help propel ERM’s growth by contributing to market strategies, proposals, and integrated service offerings.

• Bachelor’s degree (hard sciences preferred).
• 6+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Background in mining, metals, or refiners/smelters industries.
• Working knowledge of mining/metal supply chain requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor deliverables for executives and site‑level audiences.
• Experience in corporate strategy, organizational design, and/or process optimization.
• Advanced PowerPoint and Excel skills.
• Proven success managing multiple projects in a fast‑paced consulting environment.
• Ability to work independently, travel as needed, and meet tight deadlines.
• A positive, client‑focused attitude with a drive to deliver excellence and grow the business.

• MBA, joint master’s degree, or relevant environmental certification.
• Lead Auditor/Practitioner status in ISO 14001, SA 8000, APSCA, or CSCA.
• Experience in data analysis, modeling, or data visualization.
• Experience managing technical teams on complex, multi‑disciplinary projects.

• Design, implement, and enhance enterprise‑wide management systems, programs, policies, and standards with a focus on the mining/minerals supply chain.
• Build deep expertise across responsible mining frameworks such as IRMA, TSM, ASI, RMI, ICMM, Copper Mark, and Responsible Steel.
• Maintain strong technical knowledge of environmental compliance, emerging legislation, and stakeholder‑driven initiatives.
• Conduct interviews and assessments at corporate, division, and site levels; deliver presentations, trainings, and workshops.
• Manage multiple projects to scope, schedule, and budget while ensuring high‑quality deliverables.
• Analyze complex data and distill insights into clear, concise executive‑ready takeaways.
• Develop client‑facing perspectives, go‑to‑market strategies, and proposals.
• Cultivate and expand client relationships across the full spectrum of ERM services.
• Promote ERM’s culture of safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

For the Principal Consultant, Environmental & Governance position, the anticipated annual base pay is $118,683–$152,491 (USD). Actual pay will depend on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. This role may be eligible for bonus pay.

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.

As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, ERM partners with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities.

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter.

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.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Environmental Services, Civil Engineering, and Oil and Gas