Step into your environmental career and make a real-world impact from day one. At ERM, as an Senior Consultant, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Generalist, based in Overland Park, Kansas, you’ll be part of a global sustainability consulting firm that helps organizations solve some of their most pressing environmental and operational challenges. This is more than a technical role—it’s an opportunity to work alongside experienced Project Managers and Partners, contributing to projects that shape how businesses operate responsibly across industries. From compliance and sustainability to site investigation and remediation, your work will directly support safer, more sustainable outcomes for clients and communities. Why This Role Matters? This role sits at the intersection of environmental science, regulatory compliance, and business strategy. You’ll help organizations navigate complex EHS requirements while advancing sustainable practices. Your contributions will influence project outcomes, support regulatory compliance, and drive environmental stewardship across diverse client portfolios. At ERM, you won’t just execute tasks—you’ll build expertise, collaborate with industry leaders, and develop a career path tailored to your strengths and interests. What Your Impact Is: Contribute to meaningful environmental and EHS projects for large industrial and global clients Support compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations Help identify and implement solutions that reduce environmental risk and improve sustainability performance Play a key role in fieldwork, data collection, and technical reporting that informs critical business decisions Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and access a network of national EHS experts for ongoing learning and development What You'll Bring: Required: BS in engineering, environmental science or environmental science-related field (e.g., geology), occupational health and safety, or related discipline. Minimum 3.25 GPA. or equivalent experience 2 to 5 years of relevant environmental experience or professional internships Strong commitment to safety, with the ability to work safely outdoors in variable weather conditions and challenging terrain Detail-oriented with excellent critical thinking and troubleshooting/problem-solving skills Effective written and verbal communication, organizational, and analytical skills Experience recording and writing detailed technical data and reports, and building tables and spreadsheets (including tabulation and manipulation of data) Demonstrated attributes to become a strong consultant: team-oriented, eager to learn and grow, self-starter, versatile, and service-oriented Highly organized with a keen eye for detail, while maintaining a big-picture perspective High-level proficiency in Microsoft Office programs 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 Ability to maintain flexibility, travel, and work independently Ability to pass pre-hire background check and drug test This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship. Preferred: Master’s degree in a relevant field Experience preparing detailed technical reports and managing environmental data sets Key Responsibilities: Provide technical assistance on EHS compliance, sustainability, site investigation and remediation, and due diligence transaction projects Prepare plans, permits, and reports for hazardous waste, air quality, hazardous material management, oil spill prevention, and NPDES stormwater and wastewater programs Perform environmental compliance assessments and implement corrective actions to ensure regulatory compliance Provide general EHS compliance support to clients, including on-site assistance as needed Conduct Phase I Environmental Site Assessments to support property transactions Perform fieldwork including sampling, ecological field studies, drilling, well installation, remedial pilot tests, construction oversight, and system operation and maintenance Compile and evaluate environmental data and assist in technical report preparation Manage multiple projects within scope, budget, and schedule while maintaining high-quality deliverables 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-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 Quick guides for accessing and managing your ERM Candidate Home account. Create a New Candidate Account Reset Your Candidate Home Password Processing Notice

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