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

About the role

Ready to make an impact? 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. As a Consultant, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) in the San Francisco Bay Area, 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.

Impact and 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement safety programs covering Auditing/Assessments, Biohazards, Chemical or Lab Safety, Data Analysis, Electrical Safety (NFPA 70E), Fire Prevention, Industrial Hygiene, Laser Safety, Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO), Machine Guarding, Process Hazard Assessments, Robotics Safety, and 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Environmental Engineering, Engineering, or a related science.
• 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 client sites up to 40 hours/week, primarily within Northern California.
• Valid driver’s license (or ability to operate a company vehicle).
• Not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Pay

Anticipated annual base pay: $80,000 – $100,613 USD. Actual pay depends on education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. This role may be eligible for bonus pay (excluding casual and fixed‑term/flex‑force employees).

Benefits

• Paid time off and parental leave.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and AD&D insurance.
• 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP retirement plans.
• Other applicable benefits for eligible employees.

About ERM

ERM is the largest global pure‑play sustainability consultancy, partnering with leading organizations to create innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlock commercial opportunities. We foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment, believing diversity strengthens our ability to deliver better solutions. Our “boots to boardroom” approach combines strategic and technical expertise to address environmental, health, safety, risk, and social issues across client organizations.