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Consulting Associate, Environmental Compliance page is loaded## Consulting Associate, Environmental Compliancelocations: Houston, Texastime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: September 1, 2026 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id: R00030272## ## **Launch Your Environmental Consulting Career with Purpose****ERM**, your work will make a real-world impact—right from day one.ERM is seeking a **Consulting Associate, Environmental Compliance** to join our growing Safe & Sustainable Operations (SSO) team in **Houston, TX**. This role is an exciting entry point into environmental consulting, offering hands-on experience across environmental compliance, EHS management systems, and auditing programs. You'll work alongside industry-leading experts supporting complex projects for major Oil & Gas, Chemical, Technology, and Power clients—locally, nationally, and internationally. With access to ERM's global technical network, you'll benefit from knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and continuous learning as you grow your consulting career.## **Why This Role Matters**Environmental compliance is foundational to safe, sustainable, and responsible operations. In this role, you'll help clients meet regulatory requirements, reduce risk, and improve environmental performance—contributing directly to safer workplaces and a healthier environment.## **What Your Impact Is*** Support critical environmental compliance and EHS initiatives for large, complex organizations* Help design and implement management systems that drive long-term operational excellence* Serve as a trusted contributor on audits, assessments, and compliance assurance programs* Build skills that position you for long-term growth within ERM's global consulting practice## **What You'll Bring**### **Required*** Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related discipline. Or equivalent experience.* Recent graduate to 1 year of relevant experience* Ability and willingness to travel* Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)* Strong commitment to health and safety, including adherence to established safety protocols* Effective written and verbal communication skills, with strong organization and analytical abilities* 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 multi-task, remain flexible, work independently, and operate with minimal supervision* Local candidates preferred* **This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.**### **Preferred*** Master's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field* Exposure to recording, analyzing, and writing detailed technical data and reports* EIT, ASP, CHMM, or similar certifications## **Key Responsibilities*** Provide technical assistance on environmental compliance projects, management system development and implementation, compliance assurance, and auditing* Develop procedures, plans, permit applications, and technical reports* Assess regulatory compliance across multiple environmental programs and media* Conduct compliance audits and support follow-up corrective actions aligned with federal, state, and local regulations* Deliver on-site EHS compliance support at client facilities* Design and implement environmental and EHS management systems and programs* Support ERM Partners-in-Charge and Project Managers to successfully deliver client projects* Build and maintain collaborative client relationships that support repeat business* Work closely with ERM colleagues across teams and geographies***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 #LI-SO2Candidates may be invited to complete an online assessment as part of our recruitment process. All personal information will be handled confidentially and in compliance with data protection laws.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.### Find the Right Role for You#J-18808-Ljbffr