Principal Consultant, Health and Safety

ERM•Cincinnati, OH

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

ERM is seeking a Principal Consultant, Health and Safety, to help clients navigate health and safety risks and strengthen safety systems, culture, and leadership. The role supports safer workplaces, regulatory confidence, and operational resilience for organizations across sectors including technology, biotech, manufacturing, energy, chemical, and industrial. The consultant will lead program design and delivery, advise clients on complex technical, regulatory, and operational challenges, mentor project teams, and contribute to the growth of ERM’s Health & Safety practice in the Northeastern US. Regional and national travel may be required, up to 50–70% as needed. The anticipated annual base pay is $138,400–$170,600 USD. Actual pay depends on factors including education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs; pay may sometimes fall outside this range. The role may be eligible for discretionary bonus pay, subject to ERM policies and procedures. ERM offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, and a 401(k), among other applicable benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Engineering, Chemistry, or a related scientific discipline.
At least 6 years of relevant health and safety consulting or industry experience.
Strong understanding of US federal, state, and local EHS regulations.
Proven ability to communicate clearly and effectively with clients and internal stakeholders.
Willingness to travel regionally and nationally, up to 50–70% as needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing direct reports and/or leading project teams.
Experience supporting clients in technology, pharmaceutical/biotech, manufacturing, power, chemical, or oil and gas sectors.
CSP, CIH, or similar professional certification.
Master’s degree or equivalent advanced education.
Project management, proposal development, and budgeting experience.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement health and safety strategies in areas such as risk assessment, safety management systems, industrial hygiene, chemical management, and process safety.
Lead and support audits, assessments, and program improvements across safety disciplines, including electrical safety, machine guarding, confined space, emergency preparedness, and robotics safety.
Partner with clients to identify compliance gaps and implement practical, sustainable corrective actions.
Analyze field data, evaluate conditions, communicate findings, and recommend effective solutions.
Deliver training, field coaching, and targeted assessments to improve safety performance.
Build trusted client relationships that encourage repeat business and exceed expectations.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality project delivery.
Mentor colleagues and contribute to knowledge sharing within ERM.
Continue developing technical, leadership, and consulting skills through internal and external learning opportunities.
Help grow ERM’s Health & Safety practice in the Northeastern US.

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).
The role may be eligible for discretionary bonus pay, subject to ERM policies and procedures.