EHS Consultant: Regulatory Compliance & Risk Reduction

Environmental Resources Management (ERM); Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Environmental Resources Management (ERM) is seeking a Consultant, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) to help clients meet regulatory requirements, improve performance, and reduce risk across diverse client locations in a large geographic area.

The role focuses on implementing EHS management systems, performing risk assessments and audits, and leading environmental programs (air, water, waste, and spill prevention).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering, environmental science, safety, business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2–3+ years of EHS, regulatory compliance, or sustainability experience (industry or consulting).
• Experience implementing or maintaining EHS management systems.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local EHS regulations.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical reporting.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets and data tracking tools.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Driver's license required: frequent travel to client locations across a large geographical area.
• Local candidates preferred.
• Preferred Certifications such as CSP or CIH, or interest in pursuing them.
• Consulting experience and ability to build client relationships.
• Experience with corporate H&S strategy, safety culture, or serious injury/fatality prevention.
• Familiarity with environmental permitting and regulatory programs.

Responsibilities

• Support the development, implementation, and improvement of EHS management systems.
• Conduct EHS compliance audits and manage corrective actions.
• Perform risk assessments, incident investigations, and root cause analyses.
• Provide onsite EHS compliance support at client facilities.
• Develop and implement environmental programs (air, waste, stormwater, wastewater, and spill prevention).
• Lead or support industrial hygiene and exposure assessments.
• Translate regulatory requirements into practical, scalable solutions.
• Manage multiple projects to meet scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations.
• Collaborate with ERM’s global technical network to solve complex challenges.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships that support repeat business.
• Contribute to the growth of ERM’s EHS and Sustainable Operations practice.
• Develop innovative solutions for complex EHS challenges and regulatory issues.
• Design and direct corporate H&S strategies across diverse industries.
• Manage projects to meet scope, budget, and schedule while exceeding client expectations.
• Develop and deliver training.
• Participate in EHS audits.
• Build and nurture client relationships to drive repeat business and expand ERM’s market presence.

Skills

EHS experience

Project management

Communication skills

Spreadsheets

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Tools

Excel

Data tracking tools

Job description

Environmental Resources Management (ERM) is seeking a Consultant, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) to help clients meet regulatory requirements, improve performance, and reduce risk across diverse client locations in a large geographic area.

The role focuses on implementing EHS management systems, performing risk assessments and audits, and leading environmental programs (air, water, waste, and spill prevention).