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ERM

Senior Consultant, Environmental Compliance Engineer

ERM

. Provide technical expertise, oversight, and quality control on environmental permitting and compliance projects .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeWalnut Creek • California • United StatesSenior💰 $79,200 - $102,400 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in environmental compliance and permitting, with a strong focus on regulatory assessments and audits. Capable of managing multiple projects while ensuring adherence to quality standards and client expectations.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Environmental CompliancePermitting ExperienceRegulatory AuditsProject ManagementTechnical Report Preparation

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Hard Skills
Environmental Compliance AssessmentsHazardous Waste RegulationsSPCC RegulationsWastewater ManagementStormwater ManagementFacility OperationsCorrective Actions ImplementationCalifornia Environmental Regulatory ProgramsTechnical Standards DevelopmentSite Inspections
Soft Skills
Strong Communication SkillsCollaborative Relationship BuildingClient Management
Certifications & Qualifications
Engineer-In-Training (EIT)Professional Engineer License (PE)Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)Qualified Industrial Stormwater Practitioner (QISP)Qualified SWPPP Developer (QSD)Qualified SWPPP Practitioner (QSP)
Industry Keywords
Environmental PermittingCompliance ProjectsNPDESHazardous Waste Tank Integrity AssessmentsCalifornia Construction General PermitCalifornia Industrial General PermitSWPPPsBMPsSMARTSTechnical Reports

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Provide technical expertise, oversight, and quality control on environmental permitting and compliance projects
  • Develop plans, permits, and reports for hazardous waste, SPCC, storm water, NPDES, and wastewater programs
  • Conduct regulatory and/or management system audits and assessments
  • Serve as an active project team member while maintaining client scope, budget, and schedule expectations
  • Maintain ERM's standards for quality and technical excellence across project deliverables
  • Build collaborative relationships with clients and ERM colleagues
  • Provide general environmental compliance support, including onsite services as needed
  • Deliver environmental permitting and compliance support for industrial and commercial clients
  • Conduct audits, assessments, and compliance reviews
  • Collaborate with ERM project managers, technical teams, and clients
  • Ensure timely delivery of high-quality technical work products
  • Help identify practical, sustainable compliance solutions that meet client needs

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor or Master degree in environmental studies or science, engineering (environmental, civil, mechanical or chemical), chemistry, or a related field
  • 3+ years of experience in environmental compliance, permitting, agency coordination, and facility operations
  • Experience performing environmental compliance assessments and audits at industrial and commercial facilities
  • Experience supporting project teams with follow-up corrective actions to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
  • Working understanding of SPCC, IGP stormwater, wastewater, and hazardous waste regulations, including hazardous waste tank integrity assessments in accordance with 22 CCR 66265
  • Ability to support implementation of California environmental regulatory programs and compliance requirements
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting scope, budget, schedule, and quality expectations
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of technical reports, standards, and presentations
  • Ability to travel within the San Francisco Bay Area based on business needs, with occasional travel outside the local region
  • Valid driver's license and/or ability to operate a company vehicle required
  • This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship
  • Engineer-In-Training (EIT), Professional Engineer License (PE), CHMM, or similar California registration desired
  • QISP, QSD, or QSP certification, or ability to obtain certification quickly, preferred
  • Working understanding of the 2022 California Construction General Permit requirements, including site inspections and audits, SWPPPs, BMPs, and SMARTS
  • Working understanding of California Industrial General Permit requirements, including site inspections and audits, SWPPPs, site maps, ERAs, Technical Reports, and SMARTS

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Bonus pay eligibility subject to ERM policies and procedures
  • Paid time off, including vacation, sick, and floating holidays
  • Parental leave
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • AD&D insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Other applicable benefits to eligible employees