Principal Consultant, Environmental Health and Safety, EHS

ERM

Principal Consultant leading Environmental Health and Safety initiatives for clients across various sectors in California. Fostering compliance, safety performance improvements, and operational excellence.

Posted 6/14/2026full-timeMenlo Park • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $134,550 - $170,592 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive strategic growth for ERM’s Health & Safety Services
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
Develop and implement innovative safety programs to address a wide array of Safety challenges including: Auditing/Assessments, Behavior-Based Safety, 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
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 multi-disciplinary 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

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, or related science degree
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 Francisco Bay Area, California
Driver's License Required
Master's degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, or related science degree (preferred)
10+ years of progressive EHS experience (preferred)
Project management experience (preferred)
Professional certifications such as CSP or CIH (strongly preferred)
Experience with auditing, process hazard assessments, industrial hygiene, and safety process improvement (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

paid time off
parental leave
medical insurance
dental insurance
vision insurance
life insurance
disability insurance
AD&D insurance
401(k) or RRSP/DPSP
Other applicable benefits to eligible employees

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Hard Skills & Tools

EHS programsauditingrisk assessmentsindustrial hygienedata analysissafety process improvementbehavior-based safetyprocess hazard assessmentsNFPA 70Echemical safety

Soft Skills

communication skillscollaborative mindsetproject managementmentoringrelationship buildinginnovationoperational excellenceteam leadershipclient servicestrategic growth

Certifications

CSPCIH