Consultant, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Generalist

ERM; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

ERM, the world’s leading sustainability consultancy, seeks an Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Generalist Consultant to be based in Indianapolis, IN. You will partner with global clients in technology and transportation to navigate regulatory landscapes, embed safety and environmental practices, and deliver practical, scalable solutions that reduce risk and improve performance.

This role emphasizes hands-on field work, strong communication, and the ability to travel locally up to 60% to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering or Science, Occupational Health and Safety, or related discipline, or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of EHS experience, ideally in technology, data centers, pharmaceutical, healthcare, or manufacturing
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, along with analytical and organizational abilities
• Ability to multi-task, work independently, and travel locally up to 60% of the time
• 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
• Local candidates only
• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Assist with EHS compliance, sustainability, and due diligence transaction projects
• Prepare plans, permits, and reports for hazardous waste, air quality, stormwater, and wastewater programs
• Conduct EHS compliance assessments and implement corrective actions to meet federal, state, and local regulations
• Support development of EHS compliance and management system programs
• Provide on-site EHS compliance support to clients as needed
• Perform Phase I environmental site assessments for property transfers
• Conduct environmental fieldwork and audits, including sampling and ecological studies
• Carry out inspections, incident investigations, safety observations, job safety analyses, and risk assessments based on OSHA requirements
• Collaborate with ERM Partners-in-Charge and Project Managers to deliver exceptional client service

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Independent work

Travel up to 60%

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering or Science, Occupational Health and Safety, or related discipline

Tools

ASP certification

EIT

CHMM

OSHA30

Job description

Advance your EHS consulting career where your work directly protects people, strengthens compliance, and drives sustainable change.

At ERM, as a Consultant, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Generalist, based in Indianapolis, IN, you’ll step into a role that blends technical expertise with real-world impact. You’ll partner with leading organizations across the technology and transportation sectors, helping them navigate complex regulatory landscapes, reduce risk, and embed sustainability into their operations. This is more than a compliance role—it’s an opportunity to shape safer workplaces and more responsible business practices at scale while growing your consulting career.

Why This Role Matters?

Environmental health and safety compliance is critical for organizations committed to operating responsibly and sustainably. In this role, you’ll help clients go beyond meeting regulatory requirements—you’ll support them in strengthening systems, improving performance, and building safer, more resilient operations.

What Your Impact Is:

• Support large industrial and global clients in the technology and transportation sectors
• Contribute to projects that ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations
• Help organizations transition toward more sustainable operations through practical, forward-thinking solutions

What You’ll Bring:

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering or Science, Occupational Health and Safety, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of EHS experience, ideally in technology, data centers, pharmaceutical, healthcare, or manufacturing
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, along with analytical and organizational abilities
• Ability to multi-task, work independently, and travel locally up to 60% of the time
• 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
• Local candidates only
• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship

Preferred

• Certifications such as ASP, EIT, CHMM, OSHA30, or similar
• Familiarity with EHS compliance programs and management systems

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with EHS compliance, sustainability, and due diligence transaction projects
• Prepare plans, permits, and reports for hazardous waste, air quality, stormwater, and wastewater programs
• Conduct EHS compliance assessments and implement corrective actions to meet federal, state, and local regulations
• Support development of EHS compliance and management system programs
• Provide on-site EHS compliance support to clients as needed
• Perform Phase I environmental site assessments for property transfers
• Conduct environmental fieldwork and audits, including sampling and ecological studies
• Carry out inspections, incident investigations, safety observations, job safety analyses, and risk assessments based on OSHA requirements
• Collaborate with ERM Partners-in-Charge and Project Managers to deliver exceptional client service

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 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.

Thank you for your interest in ERM!

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