Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Consultant (Field Based)

ERM; Burlingame (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Medical, dental, vision

Job summary

ERM is seeking an Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Consultant to provide onsite support at our Sunnyvale, CA client. This full-time, 1-year term role offers exposure to diverse EHS programs and regulatory requirements.

The candidate will perform audits, develop procedures, train staff, and help manage EHS projects across R&D safety, chemical safety, and waste management while building strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• Experience implementing Cal/OSHA requirements and EHS programs.
• Ability todevelop and support SOPs, risk assessments, and emergency plans.
• Strong written and verbal communication with detail-oriented reports.

Responsibilities

• Perform compliance audits to assess client compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations.
• Support client safety improvements through training, field coaching and EHS assessments.
• Identify corrective actions to close audit findings.
• Provide technical assistance on EHS projects across R&D safety, chemical safety, and waste management.
• Develop and implement EHS procedures, plans, permits, and reports.
• Manage tasks within scope, budget, schedule and ensure quality of deliverables.
• Build client relationships and drive repeat business; support ERM project teams.
• Collaborate with ERM colleagues to deliver solutions.

Skills

EHS compliance

Audit execution

Training delivery

Cal/OSHA knowledge

Report writing

Education

BS in engineering or environmental science

Job description

ERM is hiring a motivated hands‑on Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Consultant to provide onsite support with our key technology client in Sunnyvale, California. This is a full‑time role (40 hours a week) limited‑term role with a duration of 1 year, extendable.

The ideal candidate will have experience developing and supporting implementation of Cal/OSHA requirements, Standard Operating Procedures, Job Hazard Analysis/ Risk Assessments, Emergency Response Plans, Behavioral Safety Programs and Contractor Safety Management. Candidates should also have familiarity with research laboratory safety requirements, waste management (hazardous, non-hazardous, universal/ electronic), environmental reporting (HMBPs), and chemical safety requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform compliance audits to assess client compliance with applicable health and safety or environmental regulatory requirements, client standards, or management systems.
• Support our clients’ desire to improve safety performance by providing training, field coaching, and targeted EHS assessments.
• Identify follow-up corrective actions to close audit findings.
• Provide technical assistance on EHS compliance and EHS management system projects on a range of areas such as R&D laboratory safety, chemical safety, machine guarding, laser safety, robotics safety, hazardous materials use/storage/waste, EHS auditing.
• Develop and implement EHS compliance procedures, plans, permits, and reports.
• Manage tasks within the assigned scope/budget/schedule and ensure quality standards on project deliverables.
• Build client relationships and nurture repeat business by continuously striving to exceed their expectations.
• Support ERM Partners and Project Managers to effectively manage and deliver projects.
• Build strong collaborative relationships with other ERM employees.

REQUIREMENTS:

• BS in engineering, environmental science, occupational health and safety, or related discipline preferred.
• At least 2 years of applicable experience providing EHS support with an emphasis on health and safety.
• Effective written/verbal communication and organization/analytical skills; experience recording/writing detailed technical data and reports a plus.
• Ability to succeed in a fast‑paced consulting environment, handling multiple assignments, meeting strict deadlines, and being able to re‑prioritize tasks as‑needed.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.

For the Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Consultant position, the anticipated annual base pay is $78,240 – $98,577 (USD). Actual pay will depend on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. In some cases, pay may fall outside this range. This role may be eligible for bonus pay subject to the sole discretion of ERM and its policies and procedures (casual and fixed term/flex force employees arenot bonuseligible).

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off (vacation, sick, and floating holidays), parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, 401(k), and other applicable benefits to eligible employees.

Who We Are:

As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.

At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world‑class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.

ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Thank you for your interest in ERM!