Senior Environmental Compliance Engineer - Sustainable Ops

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

ERM, the global sustainability consultancy, seeks a Senior Consultant, Environmental Compliance Engineer or Scientist, Sustainable Operations in the San Francisco Bay Area. You will support client environmental permitting, compliance programs, and sustainability initiatives across local, national, and international projects, delivering high-quality technical work and client-focused solutions.

The role emphasizes planning, auditing, and coordinating complex regulatory requirements, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master degree in environmental studies or science, engineering (environmental, civil, mechanical or chemical), chemistry, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in environmental compliance, permitting, agency coordination, and facility operations in consulting, refinery, manufacturing, or related sectors.
• Experience performing environmental compliance assessments and audits at industrial/commercial facilities and driving corrective actions to ensure compliance.
• Working understanding of SPCC, IGP stormwater, wastewater, and hazardous waste regulations including hazardous waste tank integrity assessments per 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 for technical reports, standards, and client meetings.
• Willingness to travel within San Francisco Bay Area (and beyond) and valid driver's license; immigration sponsorship not available for this role.

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 with ERM project managers, technical teams, and clients.
• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality technical work products.
• Help identify practical, sustainable compliance solutions for clients.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Permitting

Project management

Client communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor or Master in environmental science or engineering

Job description

ERM, the global sustainability consultancy, seeks a Senior Consultant, Environmental Compliance Engineer or Scientist, Sustainable Operations in the San Francisco Bay Area. You will support client environmental permitting, compliance programs, and sustainability initiatives across local, national, and international projects, delivering high-quality technical work and client-focused solutions.

The role emphasizes planning, auditing, and coordinating complex regulatory requirements, with