Principal Consultant, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS)

Drive safety excellence in one of the world's most innovative technology environments.

Ready to lead transformative safety initiatives for some of the world’s most innovative companies? Join ERM, the largest global team of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) professionals, and help shape the future of sustainability and workplace safety for tech giants, biopharma leaders, and advanced manufacturers.

Why This Role Matters?

As a Principal Consultant, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) within the Seattle greater area, Washington, you’ll be at the forefront of creating safer workplaces, driving compliance, and influencing strategic decisions that protect people and the planet.

What Your Impact Is:


* 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.

What You'll Bring:

Required


* Bachelor or Master 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 Washington, Oregon, and federal EHS regulations.


* Ability to manage projects, budgets, and teams.


* General safety experience with strong knowledge of OSHA requirements.


* Demonstrated expertise in hazard recognition, Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), emergency response planning, risk assessment processes, incident response and investigation, machine guarding, chemical safety, and electrical safety/Lockout Tagout (LOTO).


* Demonstrated understanding of regulatory compliance and reporting processes.


* Effective written and verbal communication skills with strong organizational and analytical capabilities.


* Experience documenting, recording, and preparing technical reports and safety-related documentation.


* 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.

Preferred


* Existing certification or progress toward Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or Associate Safety Professional (ASP) credential(s).


* Experience supporting high-tech manufacturing, laboratory, or R&D environments.

Key Responsibilities:


* Develop, implement, and continuously improve innovative safety programs that help local and global clients address complex safety challenges, including audits and assessments, behavior-based safety, biohazards, chemica...