Senior Environmental Operations Consultant (Hybrid)

Environmental Resources Management, Inc.; Rolling Meadows (IL); On-site; USD 82,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Environmental Resources Management, Inc. (ERM) in Rolling Meadows, IL is seeking a Senior Consultant, Sustainable Operations to partner with major industrial clients on environmental challenges and resilient operations.

You will lead data-driven assessments, modeling, and reporting to help projects stay on scope, budget, and schedule, while contributing to safer, compliant, and sustainable practices. Compensation ranges with strong benefits and hybrid options in many markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering; Chemistry; Environmental Science; or a related discipline. Or equivalent experience.
• 3–4 years of relevant environmental experience or professional internships.
• Strong hands‑on skills with spreadsheets and databases.
• Excellent time management, attention to detail, and analytical thinking.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with experience compiling or writing technical data and reports.
• Curiosity, initiative, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance on EHS compliance, air quality management, site investigation and remediation, and due diligence transaction projects.
• Prepare environmental plans, permits, and reports related to hazardous waste, air quality, stormwater, NPDES, wastewater, spill prevention, and EPCRA Tier II/TRI programs.
• Perform environmental compliance assessments and support corrective actions to meet federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.
• Conduct air quality analyses, prepare emission inventory reports, quantify pollutant emissions and impacts, and evaluate air pollution control technologies.
• Perform Phase I Environmental Site Assessments to support property transfer transactions.
• Conduct field activities, including sampling, ecological studies, drilling, well installation, remedial pilot tests, construction oversight, and O&M of remedial systems.
• Provide general environmental compliance support to clients, including on‑site assistance when needed.
• Compile and evaluate environmental data; assist with report preparation.
• Execute multiple projects within defined scope, budget, and schedule expectations, ensuring high‑quality deliverables.
• Support ERM Partners‑in‑Charge and Project Managers in effectively managing projects and client relationships.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/SC

3–4 years environmental experience

Spreadsheets & databases

Time management

Written & verbal communication

Analytical thinking

Independent & collaborative work

Immigration sponsorship not available

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Science

Master’s degree or PE credential

Job description

Environmental Resources Management, Inc. (ERM) in Rolling Meadows, IL is seeking a Senior Consultant, Sustainable Operations to partner with major industrial clients on environmental challenges and resilient operations.

You will lead data-driven assessments, modeling, and reporting to help projects stay on scope, budget, and schedule, while contributing to safer, compliant, and sustainable practices. Compensation ranges with strong benefits and hybrid options in many markets.