Managing Technical Consultant, EHS Generalist (Casual)

ERM • Charlotte, NC

9h

About The Position

Lead Complex Air Quality & Compliance Work That Shapes Industry Standards In this strategic role based in Charlotte, NC , you’ll be at the forefront of environmental impact—guiding organizations across power, manufacturing, chemical, and pharmaceutical sectors through complex regulatory landscapes. As a Managing Technical Consultant, EHS Generalist (Casual) , you’ll bring subject‑matter leadership, influence major permitting decisions, and help clients build sustainable, compliant operations that stand up to scrutiny. If you’re a seasoned air quality and environmental compliance expert ready for broader impact, this role offers the platform and autonomy to elevate your career. Why This Role Matters ERM’s clients depend on us to help solve their most challenging environmental compliance problems—and you will be a key leader in that mission. Your expertise will drive regulatory strategy, improve environmental performance, and ensure clients meet rapidly evolving compliance expectations. This role strengthens ERM’s ability to deliver high‑quality, technically sound solutions that shape industry best practices. What Your Impact Is Deliver high‑level technical guidance on air quality management and EHS regulatory compliance. Lead the development of air permits, plans, and compliance procedures for complex industrial operations. Oversee strategic permitting and compliance assurance programs for clients with multifaceted regulatory issues. Provide expert EHS compliance support across environmental media, including the Clean Water Act, Resource Conservation & Recovery Act, Oil Pollution Act, and EPCRA. Produce high‑quality recommendations, reports, and findings from site assessments and audits. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, project teams, and subcontractors. Ensure all project deliverables meet ERM’s quality standards while managing scope, budget, and schedule. Maintain accountability for personal billability, sales contributions, and business unit targets. Serve as a technical authority ensuring deliverables meet ERM’s standards and align with client needs. What You’ll Bring Required BS in engineering or sciences (chemical, environmental, mechanical, or civil); MS a plus. Or equivalent experience. 6+ years (10+ years preferred) of environmental compliance experience. Proficiency with federal and state environmental regulations and environmental permitting processes. Demonstrated understanding of air emissions and emission reporting processes. Strong MS Office skills; advanced proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, and Access preferred. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write comprehensive technical reports and standards. Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced consulting environment, manage multiple assignments, meet strict deadlines, and travel to client sites as needed. This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship. Preferred Environmental consulting and permitting experience. Key Responsibilities Provide technical assistance on air quality management and EHS regulatory compliance. Develop air permitting plans, permits, and compliance procedures. Manage strategic permits and compliance assurance programs for industrial clients with complex technical and regulatory issues. Support EHS compliance across environmental media (Oil Pollution Act, Clean Water Act, EPCRA, RCRA, etc.). Prepare recommendations and reports from client site assessments and audits. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, ERM teams, and subcontractors. Execute and manage tasks within scope, schedule, and budget while meeting quality standards. Who We Are: As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations. At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level. Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Thank you for your interest in ERM! #LI-Hybrid

Requirements

• BS in engineering or sciences (chemical, environmental, mechanical, or civil); MS a plus. Or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years (10+ years preferred) of environmental compliance experience.
• Proficiency with federal and state environmental regulations and environmental permitting processes.
• Demonstrated understanding of air emissions and emission reporting processes.
• Strong MS Office skills; advanced proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, and Access preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write comprehensive technical reports and standards.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced consulting environment, manage multiple assignments, meet strict deadlines, and travel to client sites as needed.
• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Environmental consulting and permitting experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance on air quality management and EHS regulatory compliance.
• Develop air permitting plans, permits, and compliance procedures.
• Manage strategic permits and compliance assurance programs for industrial clients with complex technical and regulatory issues.
• Support EHS compliance across environmental media (Oil Pollution Act, Clean Water Act, EPCRA, RCRA, etc.).
• Prepare recommendations and reports from client site assessments and audits.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, ERM teams, and subcontractors.
• Execute and manage tasks within scope, schedule, and budget while meeting quality standards.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level