EHS Consultant — Bay Area Risk & Compliance Leader

ERM; Sunnyvale (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

ERM is seeking a Consultant, Environmental Health and Safety for the San Francisco Bay Area. The role focuses on leading EHS programs, regulatory compliance, and client advisory services across multiple industries.

You will conduct risk assessments, inspections, incident investigations, and collaborate with diverse teams to deploy best-in-class safety practices. Travel to client sites is a core requirement, with strong emphasis on delivery quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, or related science degree.
• 2+ years of relevant experience in technology, biotech, manufacturing, or energy sectors.
• 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 client sites up to 40 hours/week primarily within Northern California Bay Area.
• Driver's license required for frequent travel to client locations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement innovative safety programs for local and global clients.
• Perform safety risk assessments, inspections, and observations for compliance.
• Support EHS permitting requirements and regulatory filings.
• Conduct audits, on-site inspections, risk assessments, and industrial hygiene evaluations.
• 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 deliverables.

Skills

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Multitasking

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

ERM is seeking a Consultant, Environmental Health and Safety for the San Francisco Bay Area. The role focuses on leading EHS programs, regulatory compliance, and client advisory services across multiple industries.

You will conduct risk assessments, inspections, incident investigations, and collaborate with diverse teams to deploy best-in-class safety practices. Travel to client sites is a core requirement, with strong emphasis on delivery quality.