Consultant, Environmental Health and Safety

Consultant, Environmental Health and Safety

Join the world’s largest dedicated team of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) professionals  partner with the most innovative companies in tech, biotech, manufacturing, energy, and more to tackle their toughest EHS and sustainability challenges. If you’re an experienced professional who thrives on solving complex problems and driving meaningful change, this is your opportunity to lead the way.

ERM is trusted by global leaders to deliver cutting‑edge EHS solutions that protect people, the environment, and business continuity. As a Consultant, Environmental Health and Safety in the San Francisco Bay Area, you’ll help clients navigate regulatory landscapes, mitigate risks, and implement best‑in‑class safety programs. Your work directly influences how organizations operate safely and sustainably.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to Fortune 500 clients, providing onsite support and strategic guidance.
• Conduct safety risk assessments, inspections, and observations to ensure compliance and protect personnel.
• Develop and implement innovative EHS programs in areas such as Hazard Communication, Injury/Illness Prevention, Chemical Management, and Process Safety.
• Investigate incidents, identify root causes, and drive corrective actions.
• Build strong client relationships and deliver high‑quality solutions that exceed expectations.

• Perform building hazardous materials inspections, oversight, and sampling.
• Support construction safety, industrial hygiene, and behavior‑based safety initiatives.
• Conduct assessments in chemical/lab safety, electrical safety (NFPA 70E), fire prevention, robotics safety, and more.
• Collect and analyze field data; prepare technical reports and recommendations.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to implement EHS programs and strategies.
• Ensure quality standards and regulatory compliance across all deliverables.

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Engineering, or related science (or equivalent experience).
• 2+ years of EHS experience with private‑sector clients.
• Certified Site Surveillance Technician (CSST) or Certified Asbestos Consultant (CAC).
• Strong knowledge of local, state, and federal EHS regulations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills—clear, concise, and client‑focused.
• Willingness to travel to and be at client site(s) for up to 40 hours/week, primarily within the Northern California Bay Area.
• Driver’s License
  
  Required:
  
  Valid driver’s license and/or ability to operate a company vehicle.
• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

• Master’s degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Engineering, or related field.
• Expertise in California‑specific EHS regulations and best practices.

For the Consultant, Environmental Health and Safety position, the anticipated annual base pay is $76,000 – $97,410 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; 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), and other applicable benefits to eligible employees.

Equal Employment Opportunity
: ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected characteristic.