Principal EHS Consultant: Safety Strategy & Compliance

Environmental Resources Management (ERM); Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

AD&D insurance

401(k) or RRSP/DPSP

Job summary

ERM is seeking a Principal Technical Consultant in EHS for the San Francisco Bay Area. The role involves leading transformative safety initiatives, growing health & safety services, mentoring consultants, and partnering with senior leaders across technology, biopharma, and energy sectors.

Travel across the Bay Area is required. The position emphasizes leadership in safety program delivery, client relationship building, and compliance with California and federal EHS regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, or related science.
• Master’s degree preferred in Safety, Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, or related science.
• Strong knowledge of California and federal EHS regulations.
• Proven ability to manage projects, budgets, and teams.
• Excellent communication and a collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement innovative safety programs for clients.
• Conduct audits, risk assessments, and industrial hygiene evaluations.
• Provide training and coaching to improve client safety performance.
• Analyze data and deliver insights to reduce hazards and ensure compliance.
• Build client relationships and contribute to business growth.
• Collaborate with ERM’s global network to solve multidisciplinary challenges.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities through client relationships and proposals.
• Design and lead large-scale safety programs and multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Deliver ERM’s safety consulting services including audits and risk management.

Skills

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, or related science

Master’s degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, or related science

Job description

ERM is seeking a Principal Technical Consultant in EHS for the San Francisco Bay Area. The role involves leading transformative safety initiatives, growing health & safety services, mentoring consultants, and partnering with senior leaders across technology, biopharma, and energy sectors.

Travel across the Bay Area is required. The position emphasizes leadership in safety program delivery, client relationship building, and compliance with California and federal EHS regulations.