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Support environmental compliance and risk management across capital projects, conducting audits, developing plans, and ensuring regulatory adherence. | Bachelor’s in Environmental or Chemical Engineering or related, with 10+ years of experience in environmental management, especially in large industrial or construction projects. | ERM is hiring an Environmental Compliance Specialist in Houston, Texas to serve as a trusted partner to our client’s project teams, supporting environmental stewardship and regulatory compliance across capital project lifecycles. Acting on behalf of the client, they provide expert guidance to construction managers, design-build teams, and field personnel, ensuring environmental risks are proactively managed and compliance obligations are consistently met. This role demands deep technical expertise, strong communication skills, and the ability to influence environmental performance in complex, fast-paced project environments. This is a Full-Time (40 hours per week) limited-term role with a duration of 1 year, extendable. Key Responsibilities • Support our client’s environmental compliance objectives across capital projects, ensuring alignment with local, state, and federal regulations. • Conduct environmental regulatory aspect and gap analyses to identify risks and improvement opportunities. • Collaborate with client stakeholders, engineering firms, LEED teams, OEMs, and contractors to manage environmental risks and support project execution. • Assist in the development and implementation of project-specific environmental management plans and procedures. • Monitor compliance with environmental permits and regulations, including SWPPP, SPCC, Air, Universal Waste, Solid Waste, NPDES, endangered species, cultural preservation, and RCRA. • Conduct environmental audits and support corrective action planning and implementation. • Provide training and guidance to project teams on environmental programs, regulatory obligations, and best practices. • Track and report environmental performance metrics, incidents, and corrective actions to project leadership. • Review and support approval of environmental documentation, including contractor submittals and environmental management plans. • Assist in the review of construction, startup, and commissioning plans for environmental compliance. • Support SARA reporting and maintain accurate chemical inventory records. • Act as liaison between contractors and client for refrigerant management, spill response, and hazardous waste disposal. • Review and advise on project waste profiles and disposal strategies. • Participate in environmental incident investigations, identifying root causes and recommending sustainable preventive actions. Key Competencies and Attributes • Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, or equivalent experience. • Minimum 10 years of environmental management experience, including 5 years supporting capital projects. • Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess complex environmental situations and make sound decisions aligned with project goals and client values. • Proven ability to influence and drive accountability for environmental compliance and performance. • Excellence in documentation, data integrity, and regulatory reporting. • Experience conducting environmental audits and implementing corrective actions. • Up-to-date knowledge of environmental regulations and permitting requirements. • Practical experience managing environmental compliance within large industrial construction projects. • Familiarity with ISO 14001 standards (preferred). • Experience in the pharmaceutical industry strongly preferred. 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. At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. 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.   Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. Based on review of these responses, shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.   ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.   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.    Thank you for your interest in ERM!

Lead PFAS site investigation and remediation projects, advise clients, develop strategies, and mentor technical teams. | Bachelor's or master's in relevant engineering or geology, 8+ years consulting with PFAS expertise, leadership skills, and Health & Safety certifications. | Ready to lead the charge against PFAS contamination? Join ERM and make an impact that matters-locally and globally. Why This Role Matters PFAS contamination is one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time. As a Technical Director on our Site Investigation and Remediation (SIR) technical team, you'll be at the forefront of solving complex issues that impact communities, ecosystems, and industries worldwide. This is your opportunity to shape global strategies, influence regulatory frameworks, and deliver innovative solutions that make a tangible difference. What Your Impact Is • Drive technical excellence and strategic direction for PFAS site investigation and remediation projects across North America and globally. • Serve as a trusted advisor to major industrial clients, guiding them through regulatory complexities and risk management. • Advance ERM's reputation as a global leader in environmental consulting by sharing best practices and mentoring the next generation of technical experts. What You'll Bring Required: • Bachelor's or master's in chemical engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geology, or Hydrogeology. • Minimum 8 years of consulting experience (15+ preferred) with significant exposure to complex site investigation/remediation projects. • Proven expertise in PFAS, demonstrated through publications, conference presentations, or recognized thought leadership. • Strong track record in remediation design, regulatory interaction, and client relationship management. • Excellent communication, strategic thinking, and leadership skills. • Current Health & Safety certifications (HAZWOPER 40-hour and OSHA 30-hour). Preferred: • Experience developing global go-to-market strategies for emerging contaminants. • Familiarity with innovative remedial technologies and their practical application. • Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and mentor junior professionals. Key Responsibilities • Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for PFAS across diverse projects, including site investigation, remediation, product stewardship, and compliance. • Collaborate with North American leadership to shape and execute global PFAS strategies. • Oversee design and implementation of remedial solutions for soil, groundwater, vapor, and sediment contamination using cutting-edge technologies. • Evaluate remedial technologies for site-specific feasibility and cost-effectiveness. • Prepare technical proposals, lead business development initiatives, and strengthen client partnerships. • Provide mentorship and guidance to project teams, ensuring technical excellence and knowledge transfer. For the Technical Director, Engineer - PFAS SME position, the anticipated annual base pay is $147,670 - $198,032 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). 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. Note:Bonuses, commissions, and other forms of additional compensation are not guaranteed and subject to the sole discretion of ERM and its policies and procedures. 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. At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. 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. Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. 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. Thank you for your interest in ERM! #LI-CVC #LI-Hybrid

Manage sediment site investigation and remediation projects and teams, provide technical leadership, develop business opportunities, and collaborate globally to grow ERM’s sediment practice. | Bachelor's degree in aquatic sciences or related field, 4+ years consulting experience in sediment site investigation/remediation, project management skills, proposal writing, regulatory expertise, and valid driver's license. | ERM is seeking a motivated Managing Consultant, Engineer (Sediment Site Investigation & Remediation Management) to join our Sediment Site Investigation and Remediation Management (SI/RM) service team in the Pacific Northwest. This position can be based from a local ERM office with hybrid status or fully remote if 100 miles away from an ERM office. The ideal candidate brings sediment engineering consulting and project management experience to provide technical leadership, program management, and cutting-edge technical approaches to support and grow ERM’s sediment SI/RM practice. Our sediment practice covers all aspects of the contaminated site lifecycle: site investigation, risk assessment, feasibility study, remedial design, remedy implementation, and performance monitoring. State of the art digital tools and data analytics are used throughout the lifecycle. As a leader, you will be consulting on and managing sediment site investigation and remediation related projects and project teams to support and build ERM’s Sediment SI/RM practice regionally and across the US, while also networking with ERM's global SI/RM technical team to share best practices across the industry. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Manage sediment site investigation and remediation projects with multi-person project teams. Oversee multiple projects within scope/budget/schedule expectations and ensure quality standards on project deliverables. • Collaborate with other ERM global practitioners to execute sediment site investigation and remediation projects, including participating on teams comprised of SI/RM professionals from multiple offices around the global organization. • Provide leadership in managing staff performance, recruiting and retention, and mentoring personnel for overall success of technical team. • Contribute to expanding ERM’s SI/RM services by identifying and developing new opportunities, preparing proposals, and developing new business with new and existing clients. • Capitalize on existing client relationships to expand ERM’s profile in the SI/RM market (through a combination of excellence in technical delivery and business development). • Develop a working understanding of ERM’s other consulting service areas and actively support cross-selling other services to existing clients. REQUIREMENTS: • Bachelors in the aquatic sciences, engineering, geology, chemistry, or related discipline. • 4+ years of consulting experience, including conducting CERCLA-style state and federal sediment site investigation, and remediation projects. • Experience managing sediment site investigation/remediation projects. • Consistent "seller/doer" track record, including successfully writing proposals and winning projects. • Excellent writing, communication, strategic thinking, and mentoring skills. • Advanced knowledge of the regulatory climate around sediment site investigation and remediation. • Ability to travel to sediment sites and to attend client and/or stakeholder meetings. • Driver's License Required: This position requires a valid driver's license and/or the ability to operate a company vehicle due to the nature of job duties, which include frequent travel to various client locations across a large geographical area. • This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship. PREFERRED: • Masters or Ph.D. in the aquatic sciences, engineering, geology, chemistry, or related discipline. For the Managing Consultant, Engineer Sediment Site Investigation & Remediation Management (Senior Level) position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $80,800 – $106,972 (USD). An employee’s pay position within this range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs. We also may have instances where employee’s fall outside of the range based on the factors noted above. This job may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are NOT bonus eligible). We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and any other benefits to eligible employees. (Casual employees and regular employees scheduled under 20 hours a week are not benefits eligible). You can apply for this role through https://www.erm.com/careers/apply/ or through the internal careers portal if you are a current employee. Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law. 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. At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. 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. Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. 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. Thank you for your interest in ERM!

Lead and grow air quality consulting business, manage complex air permitting and compliance projects, develop client relationships, and mentor staff. | Bachelor's degree in environmental or related engineering/science, 6+ years air quality consulting experience, strong regulatory knowledge, business development skills, and preferred certifications such as P.E. or CSP. | Environmental Resources Management, Inc. (ERM) is seeking a motivated Principal Consultant, Air Quality - Engineering / Scientist to join the ERM team in Irvine, CA or Denver, CO. This is a partner-track opportunity for an air quality professional looking to further advance their career with a global environmental leader and to make a significant impact in successfully implementing ERM's global strategy. ERM’s Air Quality Service Area is a recognized leader in the marketplace. Our technical community pursues and wins highly innovative engagements for the most interesting clients, providing the full breadth of air quality and climate change services. With annual global sales in excess of $50 million, ERM’s Air Quality Service Area is one of the largest among its peers in our industry and is steadily growing at a double-digit pace. In North America alone, ERM has more than 300 dedicated air quality professionals assisting clients with projects as diverse as developing strategic approaches at the corporate level to upcoming regulatory drivers, to leading complex capital projects through the many hurdles associated with the New Source Review (NSR) permitting program. ERM is structured to encourage collaboration and networking among regional offices, providing opportunities to collaborate with ERM’s national air quality technical team to share expertise and consulting opportunities. Our leaders proactively work together to build strategies and campaigns around key business drivers for our clients, with the primary focus of finding and delivering high-profile rewarding projects and building our business, whether it be for permitting compliance strategy and emission inventories, greenhouse gas reporting regulations, new air dispersion modeling challenges, new California and federal rule standards, energy management and transition, or climate change adaptation. As a senior leader on this team, you will be fully accountable for successfully selling and consulting for air quality and compliance projects to build a sustainable business locally, while networking with ERM's global Air Quality Technical Team to share best practices across the industry. The ideal candidate will be well connected in the regulatory and air permitting community and have established relationships with manufacturing, technology, oil & gas, and/or chemical companies to expand our corporate and facility-level compliance services in the sector of the candidate’s expertise in California and the Southwest. Responsibilities: Contribute to the development and implementation of a strategic market/business plan, provide leadership, and deliver financial results to expand ERM's Air Quality Service Area and client base, particularly in the manufacturing, technology, oil & gas, and/or chemical sectors. Serve as a key member of the “core” technical team to drive double-digit profitable growth of ERM’s air quality services across North America. Serve as a Senior expert for strategic air permits and compliance programs for a variety of industrial clients with complex technical/regulatory issues. Work closely with clients and develop strong relationships to understand specific processes and develop a permitting and compliance strategy to help clients maintain maximum operating flexibility. Achieve client’s expectations for scope, budget, schedule, and quality. Manage project deliverables, budgets, and schedules as a lead for our existing teams. As a “seller/doer,” contribute to expanding ERM’s air consulting and compliance services annually. Identify and develop new opportunities, prepare effective technical proposals, and take an active leadership role in the development of new business with new and existing clients. Develop and expand client relationships that generate repeat business. Capitalize on existing client relationships to expand ERM’s profile and market share in the regional air quality market and other service-line offerings through a combination of excellence in technical delivery and business development. Mentor junior and mid-level staff in the proper planning and execution of air quality projects, and in directing or conducting independent technical reviews of work products. Support the general growth and development of ERM’s Global Air Quality Services. Collaborate with other ERM global practitioners to execute air quality projects, including participating on teams comprised of air quality professionals from multiple offices around the global organization. Develop a working understanding of ERM’s other consulting service areas and actively support cross selling these services to existing clients. Requirements: Bachelors in chemical, environmental engineering, mechanical engineering, environmental science or related degree. Or equivalent experience. 6+ years of relevant experience. Experience and knowledge of local, state, and federal air regulations. Ability to lead and grow the business in a dynamic market environment. Advanced expertise in air permitting and climate change. Strong track record of managing project deliverables, schedule, and budgets. In-depth understanding of the manufacturing, oil & gas, technology, and chemical industries in California and the companies operating in this sector, including existing relationships that can be leveraged into new business. Consistent "seller/doer" track record, including successfully winning large and strategic projects. An established reputation in the local marketplace and recognized technical expertise in one of ERM’s existing service offerings, which include, but are not limited to air quality and climate change, environmental, health, and safety compliance assurance, process safety, sustainability, and environmental permitting. Ability to build, coach, and mentor collaborative teams. Excellent communication (written/verbal), strategic thinking, negotiation, presentation, and “people” skills. Positive outlook, collaborative, and driven by the success of ERM as a global company. Preferred: 8+ years experience of solid air quality consulting experience, with a high degree of technical competence in Title V, PSD, NSR, BACT, and MACT. Certification in field: P.E., CSP, CHMM, or similar registration. Familiarity with stack testing and ambient air measurements. Advanced expertise in other environmental compliance-related areas for example: air dispersion modeling, stormwater, Spill Preventions, Control, and Countermeasure Plans, waste, water resources, Risk Management Planning, California Environmental Quality Act permitting, multi-media auditing, etc. For the Principal Consultant, Air Quality - Engineering / Scientist position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $122,612- $166,230 USD. An employee’s pay position within this range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs. We also may have instances where compensation may be outside of the range, based on the factors noted above. This job is also eligible for an annual discretionary based performance bonus. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, paid parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability and AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and any other benefits to eligible employees as applicable. You can apply for this role through https://www.erm.com/careers/apply/ or through the internal careers portal if you are a current employee. Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law. 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. At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. 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. Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. 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. Thank you for your interest in ERM! #LI-YR1 #LI-Hybrid At ERM, sustainability is our business. We are the world’s largest advisory firm focused solely on sustainability, offering unparalleled expertise across business and finance. ERM partners with clients to operationalize sustainability at pace and scale, through our unique combination of strategic transformation and technical delivery capabilities. Our diverse global team of experts works with the world’s leading organizations to help them set clear sustainability targets, measure progress and operationalize strategy through deep implementation and business transformation. With more than 50 years of experience, our ability to integrate sustainability solutions and our depth and breadth of technical knowledge are why organizations choose to partner with us as their trusted advisor. Every one of us firmly believes in the potential to create value for our clients through an integrated approach to sustainability (because we have personally seen it and professionally achieved it). Our team members are passionate about client service. We work closely with our clients to help them operationalize their sustainability goals and meet their environmental, health and safety objectives while advancing ERM’s purpose through delivering tangible progress in what the United Nations coined The Decade of Action. Organizing our people across globally integrated communities of technical and strategic talent positions ERM to be a “boots to boardroom” leader in bringing that value creation to our clients, partners, and the world. We recruit exceptional professionals with a personal and professional passion for sustainability and nurture them to even greater success as specialists. We prepare our consultants to bring integrated, innovative and sustainable solutions to our clients and provide opportunities for ongoing development across a variety of subject areas related to technical, business, and personal growth. At ERM, effort pays off and becomes career defining work that leaves a positive imprint on our planet. ERM Homepage Explore All Open Roles Explore Early Careers Roles Explore Experienced Professional Roles Explore Partnership Roles