Senior EHS Strategy Lead - Bay Area

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

401(k)

Job summary

ERM is seeking a Principal Consultant, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) in the San Francisco Bay Area. This role leads safety programs, manages projects and budgets, and mentors a team across California locations, including Walnut Creek, San Jose, and San Francisco.

The candidate brings a Bachelor in a related field and 6+ years of EHS experience, with strong regulatory knowledge and leadership capabilities, plus willingness to travel regionally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, or related science degree.
• 6+ years of relevant EHS experience, ideally in technology, biopharma, manufacturing, or energy sectors.
• Strong knowledge of California and federal EHS regulations.
• Proven ability to manage projects, budgets, and teams.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement innovative safety programs addressing audits, risk assessments, and data analysis.
• Lead and mentor a team of consultants; drive client relationships and business growth.
• Conduct audits, risk assessments, and industrial hygiene evaluations.
• Provide training and coaching to improve client safety performance.
• Travel throughout the San Francisco Bay Area to client locations.

Skills

Project management

Regulatory knowledge (CA/US EHS)

Communication skills

Leadership / mentoring

Travel readiness

Education

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

Tools

CSP or CIH

Job description

ERM is seeking a Principal Consultant, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) in the San Francisco Bay Area. This role leads safety programs, manages projects and budgets, and mentors a team across California locations, including Walnut Creek, San Jose, and San Francisco.

The candidate brings a Bachelor in a related field and 6+ years of EHS experience, with strong regulatory knowledge and leadership capabilities, plus willingness to travel regionally.