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

Why This Role Matters

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) within the San Francisco Bay Area, California (San Francisco, San Jose, Santa Clara, etc.), you’ll be on the front lines—helping clients navigate regulatory landscapes, mitigate risks, and implement best-in-class safety programs. Your work will directly influence how organizations operate safely and sustainably.

What Your Impact Is

• 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.

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 due to frequent travel to client locations.
• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Help develop and implement innovative safety programs to address a wide array of Safety challenges including: 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, Safety Process Improvement.
• 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.

Pay

For the Consultant, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) position, the anticipated annual base pay 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.

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.
• Eligibility for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are not bonus eligible).

About ERM

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. 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. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.