Consulting Senior Associate, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Generalist

ERM•Indianapolis, IN

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Launch your EHS consulting career where your work directly protects people, strengthens compliance, and drives sustainable change. At ERM, as a Consulting Senior Associate, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Generalist, based in Indianapolis, IN, you’ll step into a role that blends technical expertise with real-world impact. You’ll partner with leading organizations across the technology and transportation sectors, helping them navigate complex regulatory landscapes, reduce risk, and embed sustainability into their operations. This is more than a compliance role—it’s an opportunity to shape safer workplaces and more responsible business practices at scale while growing your consulting career. Why This Role Matters? Environmental health and safety compliance is critical for organizations committed to operating responsibly and sustainably. In this role, you’ll help clients go beyond meeting regulatory requirements—you’ll support them in strengthening systems, improving performance, and building safer, more resilient operations. What Your Impact Is: Support large industrial and global clients in the technology and transportation sectors Contribute to projects that ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations Help organizations transition toward more sustainable operations through practical, forward-thinking solutions

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering or Science, Occupational Health and Safety, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
2+ years of EHS experience, ideally in technology, data centers, pharmaceutical, healthcare, or manufacturing
Strong written and verbal communication skills, along with analytical and organizational abilities
Ability to multi-task, work independently, 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 management systems

Responsibilities

Assist with EHS compliance, sustainability, and due diligence transaction 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
Perform Phase I environmental site assessments for property transfers
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
Manage 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