Principal Consultant, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS)
Ready to lead transformative safety initiatives for some of the world’s most innovative companies? Join ERM —the largest global team of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) professionals—and help shape the future of sustainability and workplace safety for tech giants, biopharma leaders, and advanced manufacturers.
Why This Role Matters
ERM partners with the most dynamic organizations to tackle their toughest EHS and sustainability challenges. As a Principal Consultant, Environmental Health and Safety within the San Francisco Bay Area, you’ll be at the forefront of creating safer workplaces, driving compliance, and influencing strategic decisions that protect people and the planet.
What Your Impact Is
- Drive strategic growth for ERM’s Health & Safety Services in Phoenix and beyond.
- Build and nurture trusted relationships with senior leaders in Technology, BioPharma, Power, Media, and Telecommunications sectors.
- Lead transformative EHS programs that improve safety performance, reduce risk, and deliver measurable business value.
- Inspire and mentor a team of expert consultants, fostering innovation and operational excellence.
What You’ll Bring
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, or related science degree. Or equivalent experience.
- 6+ years of relevant EHS experience, ideally within technology, biopharma, manufacturing, or energy sectors.
- Strong knowledge of California and federal EHS regulations.
- Proven ability to manage projects, budgets, and teams.
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
- Ability to travel throughout the San Fran Bay Area, California.
- Driver’s license required; ability to operate a company vehicle for travel to client locations.
- This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.
Preferred
- Master’s degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, or related science degree.
- 10+ years of progressive EHS experience, ideally within Technology, BioPharma, Power, Media, or Telecommunications industries.
- Professional certifications such as CSP or CIH.
- Experience with auditing, behavior-based safety, process hazard assessments, industrial hygiene, and safety process improvement.
- Familiarity with advanced safety topics (e.g., robotics safety, NFPA 70E, machine guarding, radiation safety, EHS design such as Building and Fire Code).
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement innovative safety programs, including Auditing/Assessments, Behavior-Based Safety, 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.
- Conduct audits, risk assessments, and industrial hygiene evaluations.
- Provide training and coaching to improve client safety performance.
- Analyze data and deliver actionable insights to reduce hazards and ensure compliance.
- Build strong client relationships and contribute to business growth through exceptional service delivery.
- Collaborate with ERM’s global network to solve multidisciplinary challenges.
- Identify and secure new business opportunities through strong client relationships and technical proposals.
- Design and lead large-scale programs and multidisciplinary project teams.
- Deliver the full spectrum of ERM’s safety consulting services, including compliance audits, leadership training, and risk management systems.
- Drive innovation to anticipate client needs and differentiate ERM in the marketplace.
- Achieve financial targets while ensuring client satisfaction and operational excellence.
Compensation and Benefits
For the Principal Consultant, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) position, the anticipated annual base pay is $134,470–$163,695 (USD) . Pay may vary based on education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. This role may be eligible for bonus pay; some employees are not bonus eligible.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and other applicable benefits to eligible employees.
Who We Are
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.
Application Information
Please submit your resume and brief cover letter.
Equal Employment Opportunity
ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon 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 applicable legally protected characteristics.
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