Job Details

ERM is hiring a motivated hands‑on Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Consultant to join our growing Performance & Assurance technical team in Sunnyvale, California. This position is expected to involve working a minimum of 3 days on‑site. This is a fixed‑term, full‑time role (40 hours a week) through December 31, 2025, and the possibility of renewal.

The ideal candidate will have experience developing and supporting implementation of Cal/OSHA requirements, Standard Operating Procedures, Job Hazard Analysis / Risk Assessments, Emergency Response Plans, Behavioral Safety Programs and Contractor Safety Management. Candidates should also have familiarity with research laboratory safety requirements, waste management (hazardous, non‑hazardous, universal/ electronic), environmental reporting (HMBPs), and chemical safety requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform compliance audits to assess client compliance with applicable health and safety or environmental regulatory requirements, client standards, or management systems.
• Support our clients' desire to improve safety performance by providing training, field coaching, and targeted EHS assessments.
• Identify follow‑up corrective actions to close audit findings.
• Provide technical assistance on EHS compliance and EHS management system projects on a range of areas such as R&D laboratory safety, chemical safety, machine guarding, laser safety, robotics safety, hazardous materials use/storage/waste, EHS auditing.
• Develop and implement EHS compliance procedures, plans, permits, and reports.
• Manage tasks within the assigned scope/budget/schedule and ensure quality standards on project deliverables.
• Build client relationships and nurture repeat business by continually striving to exceed their expectations.
• Support ERM Partners and Project Managers to effectively manage and deliver projects.
• Build strong collaborative relationships with other ERM employees.

REQUIREMENTS

• BS in engineering, environmental science, occupational health and safety, or related discipline preferred.
• At least 2 years of applicable experience providing EHS support with an emphasis on health and safety.
• Effective written/verbal communication and organization/analytical skills; experience recording/writing detailed technical data and reports a plus.
• Ability to succeed in a fast‑paced consulting environment, handling multiple assignments, meeting strict deadlines, and reprioritizing tasks as‑needed.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record.

PAY TRANSPARENCY

For the Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Consultant position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $76,000–$97,400, $36.54/hr–$46.82/hr USD, limited‑term, non‑exempt. An employee's pay position within this range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue‑based metrics, and business or organizational needs. This job may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed‑term/Flexforce employees are NOT bonus eligible). We also may have instances where employee's fall outside of the range based on the factors noted above.

BENEFITS

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life & disability insurance to employees. Benefits eligibility is limited to regular employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week. Fixed‑term employees (including Flexforce) who are regularly scheduled to work 20 hours a week or more are eligible for a limited benefits package. Casual employees are NOT benefits eligible. See your recruiter for more details.

APPLYING

You can apply for this role through or through the internal careers portal if you are a current employee.

WHO WE ARE

As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world's leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.

DEMOCRACY OF WORKPLACE

At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world‑class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. Based on review of these responses, shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.

OPEN SOURCE RECRUITING

ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

EEO STATEMENT

ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

THANK YOU

Thank you for your interest in ERM!