Job Details

Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Consultant (Field Based)

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 fixed‑term, full‑time role (40 hours a week) is through December 31, 2025, with the possibility of renewal. The position requires a minimum of 3 days on‑site per week.

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, and EHS auditing.
• Develop and implement EHS compliance procedures, plans, permits, and reports.
• Manage tasks within the assigned scope, budget, and schedule and ensure quality standards on project deliverables.
• Build client relationships and nurture repeat business by continuously 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 and verbal communication and organization/analytical skills; experience recording and writing detailed technical data and reports a plus.
• Ability to succeed in a fast‑paced consulting environment, handling multiple assignments, meeting strict deadlines, and re‑prioritizing 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. This limited‑term, non‑exempt role may be eligible for bonus pay; casual and fixed‑term/Flexforce employees are not bonus eligible.

Benefits Eligibility

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.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life & disability insurance, and more.

Application

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

Equal Employment Opportunity

ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on 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 legally protected characteristics.