Principal Consultant, EHS Compliance

ERM • Philadelphia, PA

4h

About The Position

ERM is hiring a Principal Consultant, EHS Compliance, based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, or Ewing, New Jersey. This management-level role combines technical leadership, client partnership, business development, and team mentorship to support pharmaceutical and manufacturing clients and grow ERM’s EHS services across the Mid-Atlantic region.

The Principal Consultant will advise clients on complex environmental, health, and safety challenges and lead compliance, auditing, and permitting programs. The role involves developing strategic client relationships, expanding business, delivering technically sound solutions, and collaborating with ERM specialists across regions and practices. The position requires travel to client locations across a large geographical area and a valid driver’s license and/or ability to operate a company vehicle.

The anticipated annual base pay is $112,000–$163,100 USD. Actual pay depends on factors including education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. The role may be eligible for bonus pay at ERM’s discretion. Eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• BS/MS in Occupational Safety, Chemical, Mechanical, or Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or equivalent experience.
• At least 6 years of environmental/compliance consulting experience, including at least 3 years of business development experience.
• Proven ability to manage and deliver large, complex EHS compliance programs while achieving exceptional client outcomes.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, business development, and strategic thinking skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel.
• Valid driver's license and/or ability to operate a company vehicle, due to frequent travel to client locations across a large geographical area.

Nice To Haves

• 12 or more years of environmental/compliance consulting experience.
• Established reputation and recognized technical expertise in EHS compliance within the consulting industry.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and mentoring technical staff.
• Existing relationships with pharmaceutical and manufacturing clients across New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey.
• Located within the New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey region.

Responsibilities

• Lead the growth of ERM’s EHS compliance and auditing services throughout the Mid-Atlantic market through strategic leadership, business development, and market expansion.
• Build, maintain, and expand relationships with pharmaceutical and manufacturing clients, delivering value, fostering trust, and securing repeat business.
• Lead permitting, compliance assurance, and auditing programs, ensuring technical quality, regulatory compliance, and alignment with client objectives.
• Advise clients on complex environmental, health, and safety challenges.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and technical leadership to junior and mid-level consultants, supporting professional growth and leadership development.
• Collaborate with ERM experts across regions and service areas to deliver integrated client solutions and advance strategic business objectives.

Benefits

• Paid time off, including vacation, sick, and floating holidays.
• Parental leave.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• AD&D insurance.
• 401(k).
• Other applicable benefits for eligible employees.
• The role may be eligible for bonus pay, subject to ERM’s discretion and policies.

What This Job Offers

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