Senior Environmental Compliance Consultant – Sustainable Ops

ERM; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off and leave options

Job summary

ERM seeks a Senior Consultant, Environmental Compliance Engineer or Scientist, Sustainable Operations, to support a diverse portfolio of local, national, and global clients from the San Francisco Bay Area. You will deliver environmental permitting, compliance programs, and audits, driving sustainable operational performance.

The role requires 3+ years in environmental compliance, strong regulatory knowledge (SPCC, SWPPP, NPDES, hazardous waste), and the ability to manage multiple projects with

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master degree in environmental studies or science, engineering (environmental, civil, mechanical or chemical).
• 3+ years of experience in environmental compliance, permitting, agency coordination, and facility operations ideally with consulting, refinery, O&G, manufacturing, technology, R&D, etc.
• Experience performing environmental compliance assessments and audits at industrial and commercial facilities and supporting project teams with follow-up corrective actions to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Working understanding of SPCC, IGP stormwater, wastewater, and hazardous waste regulations including hazardous waste tank integrity assessments in accordance with 22 CCR 66265.
• Ability to support implementation of California environmental regulatory programs and compliance requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting scope, budget, schedule, and quality expectations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of technical reports, standards, and presentations for client meetings and other events.
• Ability to travel within the San Francisco Bay Area (i.e., San Jose, Livermore) based on business needs with occasional travel outside the local region.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver environmental permitting and compliance support for industrial and commercial clients.
• Support hazardous waste, wastewater, SPCC, NPDES, and stormwater programs.
• Conduct audits, assessments, and compliance reviews.
• Collaborate effectively with ERM project managers, technical teams, and clients.
• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality technical work products.
• Help identify practical, sustainable compliance solutions that meet client needs.

Skills

Technical writing

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Environmental Science/Engineering

Tools

SPCC knowledge

SWPPP knowledge

California permit regulations

Job description

ERM seeks a Senior Consultant, Environmental Compliance Engineer or Scientist, Sustainable Operations, to support a diverse portfolio of local, national, and global clients from the San Francisco Bay Area. You will deliver environmental permitting, compliance programs, and audits, driving sustainable operational performance.

The role requires 3+ years in environmental compliance, strong regulatory knowledge (SPCC, SWPPP, NPDES, hazardous waste), and the ability to manage multiple projects with