Principal Consultant, EHS Compliance

ERM; Ewing Township (NJ); On-site; USD 112,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

ERM seeks a Principal Consultant, EHS Compliance to shape regulatory strategy, deliver compliant environmental programs, and expand ERM’s Mid-Atlantic presence across pharma and manufacturing sectors. You will oversee complex projects, guide teams, and collaborate with global experts to provide integrated solutions.

You will influence clients through strategic leadership, strong relationships, and exceptional technical delivery while traveling to sites in the Philadelphia, PA and Ewing, NJ areas

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Occupational Safety, Engineering (Chemical/Mechanical/Environmental) or Environmental Science.
• 6+ years in environmental/compliance consulting including 3+ years in business development.
• Ability to travel to client sites across the Mid-Atlantic.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow ERM’s EHS compliance and auditing services across the Mid-Atlantic.
• Build and expand executive-level client relationships in pharma and manufacturing.
• Lead permitting, compliance, auditing programs with technical quality and regulatory alignment.
• Mentor junior consultants and collaborate with global ERM practices.

Skills

EHS compliance

Business development

Leadership

Client relationships

Travel readiness

Education

BS/MS in Occupational Safety or Engineering or Environmental Science

Job description

Lead the Future of Safe and Sustainable Operations

Are you ready to influence how global industries navigate environmental, health, and safety challenges? At ERM, we don’t just consult, we partner with the world’s leading organizations to create safer, more sustainable operations. This is your opportunity to step into a high-impact leadership role as a Principal Consultant, EHS Compliance in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania or Ewing, New Jersey, where your expertise will shape strategic decisions, strengthen client partnerships, and drive meaningful environmental and operational outcomes across the pharmaceutical and manufacturing sectors.

In this management-level role, you will serve as a trusted advisor to clients while helping expand ERM’s presence in the Mid-Atlantic market. You’ll have the opportunity to combine technical excellence, business development, and leadership to deliver innovative solutions that help organizations stay compliant, operate responsibly, and achieve long-term success.

Why This Role Matters

ERM is a global leader in environmental consulting, and this role plays a critical part in advancing our mission. You will help leading industrial organizations navigate complex EHS regulatory requirements while balancing operational performance, sustainability goals, and business growth. Your leadership will directly contribute to client success, team development, and ERM’s continued expansion in the region.

What Your Impact Is

• Build and strengthen executive-level relationships within the pharmaceutical and manufacturing industries that drive sales growth and long-term client partnerships.
• Lead the growth of ERM’s EHS services across the Mid-Atlantic region through strategic leadership and business development.
• Develop and implement innovative EHS compliance, auditing, and permitting strategies that help clients achieve operational excellence.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on complex environmental, health, and safety challenges.
• Mentor and inspire consultants while fostering a culture of technical excellence and collaboration.
• Partner with ERM specialists across global practices to deliver integrated solutions for clients.

What You’ll Bring

• BS/MS in Occupational Safety, Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Environmental), Environmental Science, or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years of environmental/compliance consulting experience, including 3+ years of business development experience.
• Proven ability to manage and deliver large, complex EHS compliance programs while achieving exceptional client outcomes.
• Strong communication, relationship‑building, business development, and strategic thinking skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel.
• Driver's License Required: This position requires a valid driver's license and/or the ability to operate a company vehicle due to the nature of job duties, which include frequent travel to various client locations across a large geographical area.

Preferred

• 12+ years of environmental/compliance consulting experience.
• Established reputation and recognized technical expertise in EHS compliance within the consulting industry.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and mentoring technical staff.
• Existing relationships with pharmaceutical and manufacturing clients across New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey.
• Candidates located within the New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey region.

Key Responsibilities

Lead & Grow

• Drive ERM’s EHS compliance and auditing services throughout the Mid-Atlantic market through strategic leadership, business development, and market expansion initiatives.

Client Partnership

• Build, maintain, and expand relationships with pharmaceutical and manufacturing clients while delivering exceptional value, fostering trust, and securing repeat business opportunities.

Technical Excellence

• Lead permitting, compliance assurance, and auditing programs, ensuring technical quality, regulatory compliance, and alignment with client objectives.

Mentorship

• Provide guidance, coaching, and technical leadership to junior and mid‑level consultants, supporting professional growth and leadership development.

Global Collaboration

• Work closely with ERM experts across regions and service areas to deliver integrated client solutions and advance strategic business objectives.

For the Principal Consultant, EHS Compliance position, theanticipatedannual base pay is$112,000–$163,100(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!