Consulting Associate, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Compliance

ERM • Ewing, NJ

7d • $64,584 - $79,751

About The Position

Launch Your Career in Environmental Consulting! Are you passionate about sustainability and eager to make a real impact in the realm of environmental management and workplace health and safety? This is your chance to join a global leader in environmental, health and safety (EHS) consulting and work on projects that drive EHS improvements with leading client companies. At ERM, you’ll gain hands-on experience, learn from industry experts, and build a career that matters. Why This Role Matters Environmental, health and safety compliance and risk management are critical for businesses striving to operate responsibly and sustainably. As a Consulting Associate, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Compliance based in Philadelphia, PA, you’ll play a key role in helping clients meet regulatory requirements, reduce risk, and advance their sustainability goals—all while protecting people and the planet.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering or Science, Occupational Health and Safety, or a related discipline. Or equivalent experience.
• 0–2 years of EHS experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, plus analytical and organizational abilities.
• Ability to balance multiple tasks, work independently and as a team member, and travel locally up to 60% of the time.
• 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.
• Local candidates only.
• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Certifications such as ASP, EIT, CHMM, OSHA30 or similar.
• Familiarity with EHS compliance programs and/or management systems.
• Strong interest in developing technical and consulting skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with a variety of EHS regulatory compliance and risk management projects.
• Prepare plans, permits, and reports for hazardous waste, air quality, stormwater, and wastewater programs.
• Conduct EHS compliance assessments and implement corrective actions to meet federal, state, and local regulations.
• Support development of EHS compliance and management system programs.
• Provide on-site EHS compliance support to clients as needed.
• Conduct environmental fieldwork and audits, including sampling and ecological studies.
• Carry out inspections, incident investigations, safety observations, job safety analyses, and risk assessments based on OSHA requirements.
• Support multiple projects within scope, budget, and schedule while ensuring quality deliverables.
• Collaborate with ERM Partners-in-Charge and Project Managers to deliver exceptional client service.

Benefits

• comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and other applicable benefits to eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

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