EHS Technical Consultant

Woodard & Curran; Andover (MA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Pre-tax or Roth contributions

Health plan options

Dental & Vision plans

Parental leave

Vacation

Job summary

Woodard & Curran is seeking an experienced Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Technical Consultant to join our Northeast regional team and serve local clients as well as clients across the country. You will lead EHS projects, manage regulatory compliance, and partner with national leaders to deliver safety-focused solutions across multiple markets.

The role requires 8–12 years of professional experience, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and strong communication skills to work with regulatory

Qualifications

• Experience leading EHS projects and teams.
• Ability to translate regulatory requirements into actionable plans.
• Strong written and verbal communication for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead EHS consulting projects from proposal through delivery, managing scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client expectations.
• Apply project management framework to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Advise clients on environmental compliance, occupational health and safety, process safety management, hazardous materials, permitting, audits, risk assessments, and EHS management systems.
• Translate complex regulatory requirements into practical strategies for safe and compliant operations.
• Serve as a primary client contact, building trusted relationships and understanding each client's business and goals.
• Lead and mentor multidisciplinary teams of engineers, scientists, and safety professionals.
• Support business growth through client development, proposal preparation, staffing coordination, and identification of new opportunities

Skills

Project management

Regulatory compliance

EHS consulting

Client relationship management

Business development

Team leadership

Technical writing

Communication

Stakeholder coordination

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, environmental science, occupational safety, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Woodard & Curran is a national engineering, science and operations firm with a simple vision for clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities and happy people. As an employee-owned company, we strive to cultivate teams that encourage collaboration in an inclusive culture. We seek talented individuals from all backgrounds to help us address a broad range of water and environmental issues. We prioritize our people, offering opportunities for professional growth, ownership and flexibility. This commitment enables us to make a meaningful impact on our clients, communities and the planet.

We are looking for an experienced Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Technical Consultant to join our Northeast regional team and serve local clients as well as clients across the country. An EHS Technical Consultant serves as a trusted advisor to clients, helping them manage regulatory compliance, reduce operational risk, and improve environmental and workplace safety performance. The role combines technical expertise, project management, client relationship management, and business development to deliver successful EHS solutions across a variety of markets.

Who are we looking for:

Woodard & Curran has an opportunity for a dynamic, detail‑oriented, and client‑focused Technical Consultant who can support and manage EHS projects and provide innovative and superior services to our industrial, commercial, municipal, and institutional clients. The selected candidate will collaborate with our National Technical Leaders and Client Managers delivering work for our national EHS Practice with support from a diverse, talented group of engineers and scientists. Successful EHS Technical Consultant must be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously, coordinate diverse stakeholders, solve complex problems, and effectively communicate technical information to both regulatory agencies and business leaders. Ultimately, the role is focused on helping organizations operate safely, sustainably, and in compliance with regulatory requirements while achieving their operational and business objectives.

Location:

Northeast Region; Remote/hybrid opportunities considered

Travel:

Approximately 50% travel in-region is anticipated for client engagement, site visits, and team collaboration.

What You Will Be Doing at Woodard & Curran:

• Lead EHS consulting projects from proposal through delivery, managing scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client expectations.


• Apply Woodard & Curran's Project Management Framework to deliver consistent, high-quality project outcomes.


• Advise clients on environmental compliance, occupational health and safety, process safety management, hazardous materials, permitting, audits, risk assessments, and EHS management systems.


• Translate complex federal, state, and local regulatory requirements into practical strategies that support safe, compliant, and efficient operations.


• Serve as a primary client contact, building trusted relationships and understanding each client's business, risk profile, and operational goals.


• Lead and mentor multidisciplinary teams of engineers, scientists, and safety professionals.


• Support business growth through client development, proposal preparation, staffing coordination, and identification of new consulting opportunities

What You Will Need To Succeed:

• 8-12 years of professional experience in environmental, engineering, or EHS consulting, with project management experience.


• Bachelor's degree in engineering, environmental science, occupational safety, or a related field; professional licensure or interest in obtaining a professional credential is a plus.


• Program/project experience within RCRA, TSCA, TRI, Tier II, SPCC, and DOT hazardous materials recommended.


• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, budgets, schedules, and teams while maintaining effective client communication.


• Experience interpreting environmental, health, and safety regulations and preparing compliance plans, audit reports, permit applications, training materials, and related deliverables.


• Strong technical writing, verbal communication, analytical, and organizational skills.


• Commitment to safe work practices and the ability to model safety leadership for clients and project teams.


• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across large, multidisciplinary teams.


• Proficiency with Microsoft platforms; interest in developing tools, templates, or automated processes to improve EHS compliance work is encouraged.

$90,000 - $145,000 a year

Group A (ME) = $90,000 - $120,000

Group B (MA, RI) = $100,000 - $130,000

Group C (Andover/Canton MA): = $120,000 - $145,000

This position's anticipated pay range is provided; the final exempt salary or non-exempt hourly pay will depend on experience level and consider a percentage-based geographic differential based on where the final candidate will be working. Geographic differentials recognize and reflect the cost of labor differences between geographic markets.

Mutual Dispute Resolution (MDR)

As part of our commitment to a fair and respectful workplace, Woodard & Curran uses a Mutual Dispute Resolution (MDR) to help resolve most employment-related concerns efficiently and consistently.

What this means:

• MDR applies to both you and the Company


• Most workplace-related disputes are resolved through binding arbitration, rather than court proceedings


• Certain exceptions are outlined in the full agreement

If you are offered a position with Woodard & Curran, you will be asked to review and sign the MDR as part of your offer packet.

Review the full agreement here: Mutual Dispute Resolution Agreement

Employee Support & Benefits

Retirement Savings:

• 401(k) Pre-tax or Roth Contributions: The company matches 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed

Time away from work:

• Observed holidays: Choose up to 8 holidays to observe annually


• Vacation: Accrued based on years of experience and calculated on hours worked


• Sick time: Paid sick time for non-work-related illness or injury.


• Parental leave: Up to 80 hours of Paid Parental Leave for child bonding

Coverage and support for your needs and well-being:

• Disability: Paid short- and long-term disability


• Health: Medical plan options; plus dental and vision plans.


• Life: Basic employee group life insurance and AD&D benefits; additional voluntary life insurance for employees and families is available through Sun Life.


• Wellbeing: DarioMind assistance program combined with personalized mental health and wellbeing resources.

Workplace Information

E-Verify Participation

Woodard & Curran participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify program to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. As part of this process, we display the required Notice of E-Verify Participation and Right to Work posters.

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Equal Employment Opportunity & Accessibility

Woodard & Curran is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to non-discrimination and make employment decisions based on job-related factors. Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact Beth Sweitzer .

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Inclusion & Belonging

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and believe diverse perspectives strengthen our ability to serve clients and communities.

As an employee-owned company, we are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive environment where employees can grow, contribute fully, and deliver meaningful impact.

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We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Submissions without a signed agreement in place will be considered unsolicited and not eligible for referral fees.

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