Senior Consultant, Safety and Sustainable Operations

ERM•New York, NY

27d•$72,608 - $85,489•Hybrid

About The Position

If you're looking for the next step where you can lead meaningful work, deepen your regulatory expertise, and partner with major industrial clients, ERM invites you to bring your skills to a global leader in sustainability consulting. Why This Role Matters As a Senior Consultant, Safety and Sustainable Operations in Manhattan, you’ll play a pivotal role in helping clients navigate evolving EHS regulations, improve operational performance, and mitigate risk. Your insights and technical rigor will support safer workplaces, stronger compliance programs, and more sustainable operations across diverse industries. What Your Impact Is In this role, you will serve as a trusted technical advisor to major industrial and global clients. You’ll lead complex compliance projects, translate regulatory requirements into actionable strategies, and help clients anticipate and address key EHS challenges. Your work directly contributes to improving environmental outcomes, ensuring regulatory compliance, and strengthening long-term operational resilience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in (Chemical, Environmental, Mechanical) Engineering, Chemistry, Safety, Environmental Science, or related discipline.
3+ years of relevant EHS experience or professional internships.
Strong hands-on proficiency with spreadsheets and databases.
Exceptional attention to detail and strong time management skills.
Inquisitive mindset with the ability to analyze data and interpret regulations.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Willingness to travel to client sites.
Driver's License Required: This position requires a valid driver's license and/or the ability to operate a company vehicle due to the nature of job duties, which include frequent travel to various client locations across a large geographical area.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in (Chemical, Environmental, Mechanical) Engineering, Chemistry, Safety, Environmental Science, or related discipline.
Prior consulting experience supporting industrial or manufacturing clients.
Experience drafting technical reports is a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide technical guidance on the interpretation and application of EHS regulations (OSHA, EPA, and others).
Prepare plans, permits, and reports related to hazardous waste, air quality, stormwater, NPDES, wastewater, spill prevention, and EPCRA Tier II/TRI programs.
Conduct EHS compliance assessments and manage corrective action implementation in alignment with federal, state, and local requirements.
Deliver on-site EHS support to clients as needed.
Compile, analyze, and evaluate data to support project deliverables.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously within scope, budget, and schedule requirements while ensuring high-quality outcomes.
Collaborate with ERM Partners-in-Charge and Project Managers to support effective project execution and client satisfaction.