EHS Consulting Senior Associate – Bay Area Impact

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

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Parental leave

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Job summary

ERM in California is seeking a Consulting Senior Associate, EHS for the San Francisco Bay Area. Based in California with flexibility to work from Menlo Park, San Jose, Oakland, San Francisco, Santa Clara, or Sunnyvale, you will help shape safer workplaces for leading clients in tech, biotech, manufacturing, and energy sectors.

You will deliver on-site EHS programs, conduct risk assessments, investigate incidents, and collaborate with global teams on chemical management, industrial hygiene, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, safety, occupational health, industrial hygiene, engineering, or related science, or equivalent work experience.
• 1+ year of relevant experience.
• Ability to travel across the San Francisco Bay Area and adjacent locations.
• Strong understanding of local, state, and federal EHS regulations.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently or in cross‑functional teams.
• Driver’s License Required and ability to travel to client locations.
• Not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite client support to address pressing EHS challenges.
• Perform audits, assessments, and safety process improvements in areas such as Behavior-Based Safety, Chemical & Lab Safety, Electrical Safety/NFPA 70E, Industrial Hygiene.
• Assist in developing and implementing programs for HazCom, IIPP, PSM, and more.
• Investigate incidents and ensure corrective actions are in place.
• Assist in managing projects to meet scope, budget, and schedule targets.
• Communicate effectively with clients and internal teams to deliver high‑quality results.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

ERM in California is seeking a Consulting Senior Associate, EHS for the San Francisco Bay Area. Based in California with flexibility to work from Menlo Park, San Jose, Oakland, San Francisco, Santa Clara, or Sunnyvale, you will help shape safer workplaces for leading clients in tech, biotech, manufacturing, and energy sectors.

You will deliver on-site EHS programs, conduct risk assessments, investigate incidents, and collaborate with global teams on chemical management, industrial hygiene, and