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Senior Environmental Consultant roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires your employer to document that no qualified U.S. worker is available. Roles involving environmental impact assessments, regulatory compliance, or remediation project management typically satisfy specialty occupation standards for advanced-degree professionals.
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INTRODUCTION
ERM is hiring a motivated hands-on Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Consultant to support our key technology client onsite in San Francisco, CA. This is a full-time (35 hours a week), limited-term role with a duration of 6 months, extendable.
The ideal candidate will have experience developing and supporting implementation of OSHA requirements, Standard Operating Procedures, Health and Safety Plans, Job Hazard Analysis, Emergency Response Plans, Risk Assessment processes, Behavioral Safety programs and Contractor Safety Management. Candidates should also have familiarity with waste management (hazardous, non-hazardous, universal, electronic), environmental reporting (HMBPs), and chemical safety requirements.
Responsibilities:
- Perform compliance and system audits to assess project compliance with applicable health and safety or environmental regulatory requirements, client standards, or management systems.
- Support our clients’ desire to improve safety performance by providing training, field coaching, and targeted EHS assessments.
- Identify follow-up corrective actions to close audit findings.
- Provide technical assistance on EHS compliance and EHS management system projects on a range of areas such as laser safety, battery safety, Chemical/Lab Safety, Hazardous Materials, Waste Management, EHS auditing, and ISO 14001/18001/45000 Management Systems.
- Develop EHS compliance procedures, plans, permits, and reports.
- Manage tasks within scope/budget/schedule and ensure quality standards on project deliverables.
- Build client relationships and nurture repeat business by continuously striving to exceed their expectations.
- Support ERM Partners and Project Managers to effectively manage and deliver projects.
- Build strong collaborative relationships with other ERM employees.
REQUIREMENTS
- BS in engineering, environmental science, occupational health and safety, or related discipline preferred.
- A minimum of 4 years of experience providing EHS support with an emphasis on health and safety.
- Existing certification or working towards certification a Certified Safety Professional (CSP/ASP) certification a plus.
- Experience working on the Enablon platform is a plus.
- Experience performing Industrial Hygiene monitoring is a plus.
- Demonstrated understanding of regulatory compliance and reporting processes.
- Effective written/verbal communication and organization/analytical skills; experience recording/writing detailed technical data and reports a plus.
- Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
- Familiarity with ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, and/or 45001 preferred but not required.
Pay Transparency:
For the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Consultant position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $86,940-$105,644, $41.79/hr – $50.79/hr USD, limited-term, non-exempt. An employee’s pay position within this range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs. We also may have instances where employee’s fall outside of the range based on the factors noted above. This job may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/Flexforce employees are NOT bonus eligible).
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life & disability insurance to benefits eligible employees.
Benefits Eligibility is limited to Regular employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week. Fixed-Term employees (including Flexforce) who are regularly scheduled to work 20 hours a week or more are eligible for a limited benefits package. Casual employees are NOT benefits eligible. See your recruiter for more details.
You can apply for this role through https://www.erm.com/careers/apply/ or through the internal careers portal if you are a current employee.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, determinable, and payable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
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. Based on review of these responses, shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.
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.
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Align your credentials with PERM requirements
PERM requires your employer to advertise your exact role before filing. Make sure your resume reflects the specific degree and experience the job posting lists, so your qualifications match the certified position without gaps that can trigger a Request for Evidence.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Environmental consulting firms that have previously filed PERM applications already understand the timeline and cost. Search OFLC disclosure data by SOC code 19-2041 to identify which firms have sponsored Environmental Scientists and Specialists in the past two years.
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Use Migrate Mate to filter Senior Environmental Consultant openings by employers with documented EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history. This shortens your search to firms already familiar with PERM, rather than cold-pitching sponsorship to employers who've never navigated it.
Verify your prevailing wage category before accepting an offer
DOL assigns a wage level from I to IV based on your experience and responsibilities. Use the OFLC Wage Search to confirm which level matches your offered role. A Level I offer for a senior position can cause a DOL audit that delays or kills your PERM application.
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USCIS evaluates whether the role typically requires a specific bachelor's degree or higher. Review the O*NET profile for Environmental Consultants to identify the documented degree requirements and industry-standard tasks you can reference in your employer's PERM job description.
Negotiate a PERM filing timeline into your offer
Employers can legally delay filing PERM after you start. Get written confirmation of the intended filing date during negotiations. A firm start date protects you if the employer's priorities shift, especially on long remediation contracts where staffing plans frequently change.
Green Card Senior Environmental Consultant: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Environmental Consultant role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Senior Environmental Consultant positions qualify for EB-3 as a professional role requiring at least a bachelor's degree in environmental science, geology, chemistry, or a related field. Roles requiring an advanced degree or involving highly specialized research may qualify for EB-2. Your employer selects the category when filing PERM, and the choice affects both your priority date timeline and the wage level DOL will require them to certify.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for environmental consultants?
Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary status. Unlike the H-1B visa, the EB-3 category has no annual lottery, so there's no random selection risk. The tradeoff is time: PERM typically takes one to two years before USCIS even begins adjudicating your I-140, compared to H-1B's faster but capped path. For nationals from countries without significant visa backlogs, EB-3 can be a cleaner long-term route.
What does the PERM labor certification process actually require from my employer?
Your employer must conduct a supervised recruitment campaign, including newspaper ads, job postings, and internal notices, to demonstrate no qualified U.S. worker is available for your specific role. DOL audits a portion of PERM applications, so documentation must be thorough. The employer files the ETA-9089 form through the FLAG system. You can't self-petition under PERM; the employer drives the entire filing and must retain recruitment records for five years.
How do I find Senior Environmental Consultant jobs where employers are open to green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for Senior Environmental Consultant roles at employers with verified EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history, so you're not wasting time approaching firms unfamiliar with PERM. Large environmental consulting firms and federal contractors tend to sponsor most frequently because they have dedicated HR and legal teams equipped to manage multi-year immigration timelines alongside project staffing.
Can I switch employers after my PERM is filed but before I get my green card?
If your I-140 has been approved for at least 180 days and your I-485 has been pending for at least 180 days, portability rules under AC21 allow you to change to a same or similar occupational classification without restarting the process. For environmental consultants, a move between firms doing comparable regulatory or remediation work often qualifies. Changing employers before that 180-day mark requires your new employer to file a fresh PERM application.