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

ERM is hiring a motivated hands‑on Senior Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Consultant to join the Performance & Assurance technical team in Sunnyvale, California. This is a fixed‑term, full‑time role (40 hours per week) for a duration of 4 months, renewable, with an expectation of working a minimum of three days on‑site.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct team members to manage tasks for on‑time delivery and quality of deliverables.
• Perform compliance audits to assess client compliance with health, safety, environmental regulatory requirements, client standards, or management systems.
• Support clients’ safety performance improvement through training, field coaching, and targeted EHS assessments.
• Identify follow‑up corrective actions to close audit findings.
• Provide technical assistance on EHS compliance and management system projects covering 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 assigned scope, budget, and schedule while ensuring quality standards on project deliverables.
• Build client relationships and nurture repeat business by exceeding expectations.
• Support ERM Partners and Project Managers in effective project delivery.
• Build strong collaborative relationships with other ERM employees.

Requirements

• BS in engineering, environmental science, occupational health and safety, or related discipline (preferred).
• Minimum of 7 years of applicable experience providing EHS support with an emphasis on health and safety.
• Effective written and verbal communication, organization, and analytical skills; experience recording/writing detailed technical data and reports is 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

Annual base pay is anticipated to be $76,000 – $97,400 (equivalent to $36.54 – $46.82 per hour). The position is limited‑term, non‑exempt, and may be eligible for bonus pay (excluding casual and Flexforce employees).

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Life and disability insurance (for benefits‑eligible employees).

Schedule

• Full‑time (40 hours per week).
• Minimum three days on‑site in Sunnyvale, CA.
• Fixed‑term contract for 4 months, renewable.