Consultant, Environmental Compliance

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Join ERM
, the world’s leading sustainability consultancy, and help shape the future of environmental compliance for some of the most recognized companies in the region. If you’re an experienced environmental professional who thrives on solving complex challenges and influencing meaningful change, this is your opportunity to lead projects that matter.

Environmental compliance isn’t just about meeting regulations—it’s about protecting communities, ecosystems, and businesses. As a Consultant, Environmental Compliance in Scottsdale, AZ
, you’ll be at the forefront of helping clients navigate evolving environmental requirements, ensuring their operations are safe, sustainable, and future-ready.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients on multi‑media environmental compliance, including air quality, water/wastewater, stormwater, hazardous materials, and waste programs.
• Lead environmental assessments and audits, driving actionable improvements that reduce risk and enhance sustainability.
• Develop and implement compliance strategies and management systems that set industry benchmarks.
• Partner with ERM’s global network of experts to deliver innovative solutions for local and multinational clients.

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in environmental permitting, compliance audits, and regulatory coordination.
• Strong knowledge of Arizona Department of Environmental Quality requirements and applicable programs (CAA, RCRA, NPDES, CWA SPCC, EPCRA).
• Ability to manage multiple projects within scope, budget, and schedule while maintaining high‑quality standards.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work at customer sites.
• 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.
• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

• Experience in the mining industry and/or consulting in the western U.S.
• Familiarity with environmental management systems and process improvement initiatives.

• Provide expert guidance on compliance issues related to air quality, wastewater, stormwater, hazardous waste, and hazardous materials.
• Manage environmental permits and approvals; prepare detailed reports and client presentations.
• Lead environmental assessments and audits, ensuring adherence to ERM procedures and regulatory standards.
• Support business development through proposal writing and client engagement.
• Oversee plans, permits, and reports for hazardous waste, air quality, stormwater, EPCRA, NPDES, and wastewater programs.
• Execute project management tasks, including regulatory assessments, QA/QC evaluations, and documentation of best practices.
• Collaborate with ERM’s technology teams to provide specialized regulatory expertise.

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.

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.

Please submit your resume and brief cover letter.