Ehs specialist Jobs in Houston, TX

Managing Consultant, Due Diligence (EHS/ESG)

Are you ready to lead high-impact projects that shape the future of sustainability in global business transactions? At ERM, we're not just advising on dealswe're helping clients unlock value, mitigate risk, and drive ESG excellence across industries. If you're a strategic thinker with deep expertise in EHS and ESG due diligence, this is your opportunity to join a rapidly growing team and make a measurable difference.

Why This Role Matters

ERM's Transaction Advisory team is experiencing significant growth, serving a robust client base that includes Fortune 500 companies, private equity firms, and global corporations. As a Managing Consultant, Due Diligence (EHS/ESG) in our Houston / Austin / Baton Rouge / New Orleans office, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering ESG and EHS due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and portfolio assessmentshelping clients navigate complex sustainability challenges and seize opportunities in a dynamic market.

What Your Impact Is

• Lead medium to large-scale due diligence and ESG advisory projects for private equity and corporate clients.
• Provide actionable insights on environmental, health, safety, and social risks that influence business decisions.
• Advise clients on liabilities, risks, and opportunities associated with transactions across diverse sectors.
• Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and collaborate with ERM's global network of subject matter experts.

What You'll Bring

Required:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering, climate science, environmental science, geology, or related discipline.
• 4+ years of experience in environmental consulting with a focus on due diligence projects.
• Strong knowledge of ASTM Phase I standards and core business/legal concepts of transactions.
• Familiarity with environmental regulations and multi-sector experience (e.g., O&G, manufacturing, chemicals, infrastructure).
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills; proven ability to write comprehensive technical reports.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced consulting environment, manage multiple projects, and travel as needed.
• Proficiency in MS Office tools.
• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Preferred:

• Experience advising on ESG strategies and climate-related risks.
• Exposure to private equity or financial sector transactions.
• Location preferred: Houston, TX.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver ESG and EHS due diligence projects from local to global scale.
• Analyze complex data to articulate commercial implications of sustainability risks.
• Collaborate across regions and practice communities to ensure seamless project execution.
• Drive client engagement and maintain strong relationships through exceptional delivery.

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.