Consultant, Environmental Health and Safety, EHS - San Fran Bay Area, California

Join the world’s largest dedicated team of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) professionals at ERM. We partner with the most innovative companies in tech, biotech, manufacturing, energy, and beyond to tackle their toughest EHS and sustainability challenges.

About the role

ERM is trusted by global leaders to deliver cutting-edge EHS solutions that protect people, the environment, and business continuity. As a Consultant, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) in the San Francisco Bay Area, California (San Francisco, San Jose, Santa Clara, etc.), you’ll help clients navigate regulatory landscapes, mitigate risks, and implement best-in-class safety programs. Your work will directly influence how organizations operate safely and sustainably.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to Fortune 500 clients, providing onsite support and strategic guidance.
• Conduct safety risk assessments, inspections, and observations to ensure compliance and protect personnel.
• Help develop and implement innovative EHS programs in areas such as Hazard Communication, Injury Illness Prevention, Chemical Management, and Process Safety.
• Investigate incidents, identify root causes, and drive corrective actions.
• Build strong client relationships and deliver high-quality solutions that exceed expectations.
• Perform building hazardous materials inspections, hazardous/biohazardous waste inspections, and verify client compliance requirements.
• Support EHS permitting requirements.
• Conduct audits, onsite compliance inspections, risk assessments, and industrial hygiene evaluations.
• Collect and analyze field data; prepare technical reports and recommendations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement EHS programs and strategies.
• Ensure quality standards and regulatory compliance across all deliverables.
• Develop and implement safety programs addressing: Auditing/Assessments, Biohazards, Chemical or Lab Safety, Data Analysis, Electrical Safety and NFPA 70E, Fire Prevention, Industrial Hygiene, Laser Safety, Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO), Machine Guarding, Process Hazard Assessments, Robotics Safety, and Safety Process Improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Environmental Engineering, Engineering, or related science degree.
• 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal EHS regulations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills—clear, concise, and client-focused.
• Willingness to travel to and be at client site(s) for up to 40 hours/week primarily within the Northern California San Francisco Bay Area, California.
• Valid driver's license and/or the ability to operate a company vehicle.

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Engineering, Engineering, or related science degree (preferred).
• Expertise in California-specific EHS regulations and best practices (preferred).

Pay

The anticipated annual base pay for this position is $80,000 – $100,613 USD. Actual pay will depend on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. In some cases, pay may fall outside this range. This role may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are not bonus eligible).

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off and parental leave.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and AD&D insurance.
• 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP.