Senior Consultant, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Generalist

ERM•Overland Park, KS

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

ERM is hiring a Senior Consultant, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Generalist based in Overland Park, Kansas. The role supports environmental and EHS projects for large industrial and global clients, working with Project Managers, Partners, multidisciplinary teams, and ERM’s network of national EHS experts. The consultant contributes to regulatory compliance, sustainability, site investigation and remediation, and due diligence work, helping clients manage environmental risks and improve sustainability performance. The position combines fieldwork, environmental data collection and evaluation, technical reporting, and client support. Work may include compliance assessments, permit and plan preparation, Phase I Environmental Site Assessments, sampling, ecological field studies, drilling, well installation, remedial pilot tests, construction oversight, and system operation and maintenance. The consultant also manages multiple projects within scope, budget, and schedule while delivering high-quality work. Frequent travel to client locations across a large geographical area is required, along with the ability to work independently and safely outdoors in variable weather and challenging terrain. 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; minimum 3.25 GPA, or equivalent experience.
2 to 5 years of relevant environmental experience or professional internships.
Commitment to safety and ability to work safely outdoors in variable weather conditions and challenging terrain.
Detail orientation and strong critical thinking, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Effective written and verbal communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
Experience recording and writing detailed technical data and reports, and building tables and spreadsheets, including tabulation and manipulation of data.
Team-oriented, eager to learn and grow, self-starting, versatile, and service-oriented attributes suited to consulting.
Ability to maintain flexibility, travel, and work independently.
High-level proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.
Valid driver’s license and/or ability to operate a company vehicle; frequent travel to client locations across a large geographical area is required.
Ability to pass a pre-hire background check and drug test.
Not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a relevant field.
Experience preparing detailed technical reports and managing environmental data sets.

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 stormwater and wastewater programs.
Perform environmental compliance assessments and implement corrective actions to ensure regulatory compliance.
Provide general EHS compliance support to clients, including on-site assistance as needed.
Conduct Phase I Environmental Site Assessments to support property transactions.
Perform fieldwork including sampling, ecological field studies, drilling, well installation, remedial pilot tests, construction oversight, and system operation and maintenance.
Compile and evaluate environmental data and assist in technical report preparation.
Manage multiple projects within scope, budget, and schedule while maintaining high-quality deliverables.
Support compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
Identify and help implement solutions that reduce environmental risk and improve sustainability performance.
Collect field data and prepare technical reporting to inform business decisions.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and draw on ERM’s national EHS expert network for ongoing learning and development.