EHS Consulting Senior Associate — Bay Area

ERM; Burlingame (CA); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ERM is seeking a Consulting Senior Associate, EHS for the San Francisco Bay Area. You’ll help clients implement effective EHS programs, conduct risk assessments, inspections, and incident investigations, and collaborate with global teams on hazards and industrial hygiene.

Travel across the Bay Area is required. The role emphasizes shaping safer workplaces, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving continuous improvement for leading tech, biotech, manufacturing, and energy clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, safety, occupational health, industrial hygiene, engineering, or related field.
• 1+ year of relevant EHS consulting experience.
• Ability to travel across San Francisco Bay Area.
• Strong understanding of local, state, and federal EHS regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite client support to address EHS challenges.
• Perform audits, assessments, and safety program improvements (hazards, chemical management, industrial hygiene).
• Investigate incidents and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Assist in developing and implementing HazCom, IIPP, PSM programs and more.
• Manage projects to meet scope, budget, and schedule targets.
• Communicate effectively with clients and internal teams to deliver high-quality results.

Skills

Organizational

Analytical

Communication

Travel flexibility

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

ERM is seeking a Consulting Senior Associate, EHS for the San Francisco Bay Area. You’ll help clients implement effective EHS programs, conduct risk assessments, inspections, and incident investigations, and collaborate with global teams on hazards and industrial hygiene.

Travel across the Bay Area is required. The role emphasizes shaping safer workplaces, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving continuous improvement for leading tech, biotech, manufacturing, and energy clients.