EHS Consultant – Bay Area Safety & Compliance

ERM; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

Disability

AD&D insurance

401(k) or RRSP/DPSP

Other applicable benefits to eligible】

Job summary

ERM, the world’s leading sustainability and EHS advisory firm, is seeking a Consultant, Environmental Health and Safety in the San Francisco Bay Area. You will support Fortune 500 clients with onsite EHS guidance, risk assessments, and program development across multiple sectors, delivering compliant, high-impact safety solutions.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, drive regulatory compliance, and help implement programs spanning Hazard Communication, Injury Illness Prevention,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Environmental Engineering, Engineering, or related science degree.
• 2+ years of relevant experience.
• 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 San Fran Bay Area, California.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Help develop and implement innovative safety programs, to help our growing local and global clients address a wide array of Safety challenges including: Auditing/Assessments, Biohazards, Chemical or Lab Safety, Data Analysis, Electrical Safety and NFPA 70E, Fire Prevention, Industrial Hygiene, Laser Safety, Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO), Machine Guarding, Process Hazard Assessments, Robotics Safety, Safety Process Improvement.
• Perform building hazardous materials inspections, hazardous/biohazardous waste inspections, and verify client compliance requirements.
• Support EHS permitting requirements.
• Conduct audits, onsite compliance 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 all deliverables.

Skills

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge

Travel readiness

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Environmental Engineering, Engineering, or related science degree

Master's degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Engineering, Engineering, or related science degree

Job description

ERM, the world’s leading sustainability and EHS advisory firm, is seeking a Consultant, Environmental Health and Safety in the San Francisco Bay Area. You will support Fortune 500 clients with onsite EHS guidance, risk assessments, and program development across multiple sectors, delivering compliant, high-impact safety solutions.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, drive regulatory compliance, and help implement programs spanning Hazard Communication, Injury Illness Prevention,