Consultant, Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS)

ERM • San Diego, CA

3d • $80,000 - $100,613 • Hybrid

About The Position

ERM is seeking an Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Consultant in Southern California, with the role based in the San Diego area and work primarily at client sites in the Los Angeles or San Diego area. The consultant will advise Fortune 500 clients, provide onsite support and strategic guidance, and help them navigate regulatory requirements, mitigate risks, and implement effective safety programs. The role involves working with clients in sectors such as technology, biotech, manufacturing, and energy to protect people, the environment, and business continuity.

The consultant will help clients address a wide range of safety challenges, conduct assessments and inspections, investigate incidents, and develop corrective actions. Additional duties include hazardous materials and waste inspections, oversight and sampling; industrial hygiene evaluations; field data collection and analysis; technical reporting; and collaboration with cross-functional teams. The position requires travel to client sites and may involve being at a client site for up to 40 hours per week. A valid driver's license and/or ability to operate a company vehicle is required due to frequent travel across a large geographical area. This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

The anticipated annual base pay is $80,000–$100,613 USD. Actual pay depends on factors including education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. The role may be eligible for bonus pay, but bonuses and other additional compensation are not guaranteed. Eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, or a related science field.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience; experience in technology, biotech, manufacturing, or energy sectors is described as ideal.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal EHS regulations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent, clear, concise, client-focused communication skills.
• Willingness to travel to and work at client sites for up to 40 hours per week, primarily in the Los Angeles or San Diego area.
• Valid driver's license and/or ability to operate a company vehicle due to frequent travel to client locations.
• Not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• At least 3 years of relevant experience, ideally in technology, biotech, manufacturing, or energy sectors.
• Master's degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, or a related science field.
• Expertise in California-specific EHS regulations and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Advise Fortune 500 clients, providing onsite support and strategic guidance.
• Conduct safety risk assessments, inspections, and observations to support compliance and protect personnel.
• Help develop and implement EHS programs, including Hazard Communication, Injury Illness Prevention, Chemical Management, and Process Safety.
• Investigate incidents, identify root causes, and drive corrective actions.
• Build client relationships and deliver high-quality solutions.
• Help implement safety programs addressing auditing and assessments, behavior-based safety, biohazards, chemical or lab safety, data analysis, electrical safety and NFPA 70E, fire prevention, industrial hygiene, laser safety, lockout/tagout, machine guarding, process hazard assessments, robotics safety, and safety process improvement.
• Perform building hazardous materials and waste inspections, oversight, and sampling.
• Conduct audits, risk assessments, and industrial hygiene evaluations.
• Collect and analyze field data and prepare technical reports and recommendations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement EHS programs and strategies.
• Ensure quality standards and regulatory compliance across deliverables.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• AD&D insurance
• 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP
• Potential bonus pay, subject to eligibility and company policies; not guaranteed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level