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

ERM • Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

ERM is hiring a Consulting Senior Associate, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Generalist based in Indianapolis, Indiana. The role combines technical EHS expertise with client-facing consulting, supporting organizations in the technology and transportation sectors as they navigate regulatory requirements, reduce risk, strengthen compliance systems, and move toward more sustainable operations. The position includes work with large industrial and global clients and may involve frequent travel to client locations across a large geographical area.

The Senior Associate will contribute to EHS compliance, sustainability, and due diligence projects; prepare environmental program plans, permits, and reports; conduct assessments, audits, fieldwork, and site inspections; and support clients with on-site EHS compliance. The role also involves developing management systems and corrective actions, investigating incidents and assessing risks, and collaborating with ERM Partners-in-Charge and Project Managers to deliver client services.

Candidates must be local to the area. The position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship and requires a valid driver's license and/or the ability to operate a company vehicle. ERM describes itself as a global sustainability consultancy with a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and a “boots to boardroom” service model.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering or Science, Occupational Health and Safety, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• 1–2 years of EHS experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as analytical and organizational abilities.
• Ability to multitask and work independently.
• Ability to travel locally up to 60% of the time.
• Valid driver's license and/or ability to operate a company vehicle, due to frequent travel to client locations.
• Local candidates only.
• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• EHS experience in technology, data centers, pharmaceutical, healthcare, or manufacturing.
• 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 the 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.
• Collaborate with ERM Partners-in-Charge and Project Managers to deliver exceptional client service.

What This Job Offers

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