Senior EHS Compliance Consultant

Seeds Renewables; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

ERM, the world’s leading sustainability consultancy, is seeking a Consulting Senior Associate in Washington, DC, to support EHS compliance and due diligence projects across technology and transportation clients. You will prepare plans, conduct fieldwork, and help implement management systems.

The role requires a bachelor's in related field, 1–2 years of EHS experience, strong communication, and willingness to travel locally up to 60%. Local candidates only; immigration sponsorship is not offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering or Science, Occupational Health and Safety, or related field.
• 1–2 years of EHS experience, ideally in technology, data centers, pharmaceutical, healthcare, or manufacturing.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, plus analytical and organizational abilities.
• Ability to multi-task, work independently, and travel locally up to 60% of the time.
• Driver’s License Required: valid license for frequent client-site travel.
• Local candidates only.
• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Assist with EHS compliance, sustainability, and due diligence transaction projects.
• Prepare plans, permits, and reports for hazardous waste, air quality, stormwater, and wastewater programs.
• Conduct EHS compliance assessments and implement corrective actions to meet federal, state, and local regulations.
• Support development of EHS compliance and management system programs.
• Provide on‑site EHS compliance support to clients as needed.
• Perform Phase I environmental site assessments for property transfers.
• Conduct environmental fieldwork and audits, including sampling and ecological studies.
• Carry out inspections, incident investigations, safety observations, job safety analyses, and risk assessments based on OSHA requirements.
• Manage multiple projects within scope, budget, and schedule while ensuring quality deliverables.
• Collaborate with ERM Partners‑in‑Charge and Project Managers to deliver exceptional client service.

Skills

EHS experience

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Travel readiness

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering or Science

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety

Equivalent experience

Job description

ERM, the world’s leading sustainability consultancy, is seeking a Consulting Senior Associate in Washington, DC, to support EHS compliance and due diligence projects across technology and transportation clients. You will prepare plans, conduct fieldwork, and help implement management systems.

The role requires a bachelor's in related field, 1–2 years of EHS experience, strong communication, and willingness to travel locally up to 60%. Local candidates only; immigration sponsorship is not offered.