Senior Consultant, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Compliance

ERM•Nashville, TN

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

ERM is seeking an experienced Senior Consultant, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Compliance to join their team in Nashville, Tennessee. This role involves partnering with clients and collaborating with global experts to deliver solutions in EHS compliance, sustainability, environmental site assessment, remediation, and due diligence. The position offers an opportunity to influence environmental outcomes, solve business challenges, and build a career in sustainability consulting. Organizations face increasing regulatory requirements, evolving sustainability expectations, and complex environmental risks. This role is critical in helping clients maintain compliance, improve environmental performance, and make informed decisions supporting business objectives and environmental stewardship. Projects impact industrial operations, property transactions, environmental protection, and sustainability goals. Collaboration with ERM's national and global experts provides exposure to diverse industries, challenging projects, and continuous professional development.

Requirements

BS in engineering, environmental science, environmental science-related field (e.g., geology), occupational health and safety, or related discipline.
Minimum 3.0 GPA, or equivalent experience.
3-4 years (5-10 years preferred) of relevant environmental experience or professional internships.
Demonstrated commitment to safety and experience developing safety plans, with the ability to work safely outdoors in variable weather conditions and challenging terrain.
Detail-oriented with excellent critical thinking and troubleshooting/problem-solving skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills, along with strong organizational and analytical capabilities.
Experience recording and writing detailed technical data and reports, and building tables and spreadsheets, including tabulation and manipulation of data.
Demonstrated attributes to become a strong consultant, including being a team player, eagerness to learn and grow, self-starter who takes initiative, versatility, and a service-oriented mindset.
Highly organized with strong attention to detail while maintaining a broad project perspective.
High-level proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.
Valid driver's license and/or the ability to operate a company vehicle.
Ability to multi-task, maintain flexibility, travel, and work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to pass a pre-hire background check and drug test.
This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree.
EIT, ASP, CHMM certifications, or similar credentials.
Experience recording and writing detailed technical reports.
Experience conducting environmental field investigations and compliance assessments.

Responsibilities

Help clients achieve and maintain compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
Support sustainable business practices through environmental and EHS advisory services.
Deliver technical expertise for site investigations, remediation projects, environmental assessments, and due diligence activities.
Identify risks, develop practical solutions, and support corrective actions that improve operational performance.
Contribute to successful project delivery while providing exceptional value to clients across multiple industries.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to solve complex environmental and regulatory challenges.
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, storm water, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), and wastewater programs.
Perform EHS compliance assessments and implement follow-up corrective actions to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Support the development of EHS compliance and management system programs.
Provide general EHS compliance support to clients, including on-site assistance as needed.
Perform Phase I and Phase II environmental site assessments to support property transfer transactions.
Conduct environmental field work, including groundwater, soil, sediment, and surface water sampling and ecological field studies.
Conduct inspections to verify EHS compliance at customer sites.
Manage multiple projects within scope, budget, and schedule expectations while ensuring quality standards on project deliverables.
Support ERM Partners-in-Charge and Project Managers in delivering exceptional client value and project outcomes.