EHS Compliance Associate: Launch Your Sustainability Career

Seeds Renewables; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) or RRSP/DPSP

Job summary

ERM is seeking a Consulting Associate in Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Compliance to support clients in Washington, DC. This in-person role focuses on regulatory compliance, risk reduction, and sustainable operations across technology and transportation sectors.

You'll assist with plans, permits, and reports for hazardous waste, air quality, stormwater, and wastewater programs while performing Site assessments and fieldwork. Local travel up to 60% is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering or Science, Occupational Health and Safety, or related field.
• 0–2 years of EHS experience, ideally in technology, data centers, pharmaceutical, healthcare, or manufacturing.
• Strong written and verbal communication, plus analytical and organizational abilities.
• Ability to multi-task, travel locally up to 60% and hold a valid driver’s license.
• Local candidates only; not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Assist with EHS compliance, sustainability, and due diligence projects.
• Prepare plans, permits, and reports for hazardous waste, air quality, stormwater, and wastewater programs.
• Conduct EHS compliance assessments and implement corrective actions per 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, risk assessments per OSHA.
• Manage multiple projects within scope, budget, and schedule while ensuring quality deliverables.
• Collaborate with ERM Partners-in-Charge and Project Managers to deliver client service.

Skills

Strong written and verbal

Analytical abilities

Organizational abilities

Travel up to 60%

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering/Science or related field

Job description

ERM is seeking a Consulting Associate in Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Compliance to support clients in Washington, DC. This in-person role focuses on regulatory compliance, risk reduction, and sustainable operations across technology and transportation sectors.

You'll assist with plans, permits, and reports for hazardous waste, air quality, stormwater, and wastewater programs while performing Site assessments and fieldwork. Local travel up to 60% is required.