Consulting Senior Associate, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Generalist

Step into your environmental career and make a real-world impact from day one.

At ERM, as an Consulting Senior Associate, 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 Lic...