Senior Consultant, EHS Compliance

ERM • St. Louis, MO

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

ERM is hiring a Senior Consultant, EHS Compliance, based in Indianapolis, Indiana, or St. Louis, Missouri. The role supports clients in navigating environmental, health, and safety requirements and advancing sustainable practices. The consultant collaborates with Project Managers and Partners on projects involving EHS compliance, sustainability, site investigation and remediation, environmental impact assessment, and due diligence.

The position combines fieldwork, technical reporting, data evaluation, and client engagement. Work includes supporting safer operations and stronger compliance, delivering quality project solutions, and contributing to projects within scope, budget, and schedule expectations. The role requires flexibility, travel, and the ability to work independently, including outdoors in variable weather and challenging terrain.

ERM describes itself as a global sustainability consultancy serving leading organizations. Its teams provide technical and strategic services addressing environmental, health, safety, risk, and social issues. The position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in engineering, environmental science or a related environmental science field (such as geology), occupational health and safety, or a related discipline; a minimum 3.25 GPA or equivalent experience is required.
• At least 2 years of relevant environmental experience or professional internships.
• Strong commitment to safety and ability to work safely outdoors in variable weather conditions and challenging terrain.
• Detail-oriented, with strong critical thinking, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication, organization, and analytical skills.
• Experience recording and writing detailed technical data and reports, and building tables and spreadsheets, including tabulating and manipulating data.
• Demonstrated potential to become a strong consultant, including being a team player, eager to learn and grow, self-starting, initiative-taking, versatile, and service-oriented.
• Highly organized, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to maintain the big picture.
• High-level proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.
• Valid driver's license and/or ability to operate a company vehicle; duties include frequent travel to client locations across a large geographical area.
• Ability to maintain flexibility, travel, and work independently.
• Ability to pass a pre-hire background check and drug test.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Prior consulting experience supporting EHS compliance or environmental projects.
• Experience supporting multi-site or complex regulatory environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance on EHS compliance, sustainability, site investigation and remediation, and due diligence transaction projects.
• Prepare plans, permits, and reports for hazardous waste, air quality, hazardous material management, oil spill prevention, and NPDES storm water and wastewater programs.
• Perform environmental compliance assessments and implement follow-up corrective actions to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Provide general EHS compliance support to clients, including on-site assistance as needed.
• Perform Phase I environmental site assessments to support property transfer transactions.
• Conduct fieldwork, including sampling, ecological field studies, drilling, well installation, remedial pilot tests, construction oversight, and remedial system operation and maintenance.
• Compile and evaluate data and assist in report preparation.
• Perform multiple projects within scope, budget, and schedule expectations and meet high-quality standards for project deliverables.

What This Job Offers

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