ERM is seeking a Principal Consultant, Environmental Compliance to join our Sustainable Operations team in Michigan and to play a key role in growing our business. The ideal candidate will bring technical capability and deep understanding of business processes to help our clients proactively address EHS risks and challenges. As a senior leader, you will be responsible for supporting a range of EHS projects to build a sustainable business locally, while networking with ERM's global technical team to share best practices. This is an excellent career opportunity for a senior-level professional looking to advance their career with a global environmental leader, and to make a significant impact in successfully implementing ERM's global strategy. RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide leadership and strategic direction for expanding ERM's environmental compliance area and client base in the Midwestern US market by identifying and developing new opportunities, preparing effective technical proposals, and taking an active leadership role in developing new business with new and existing clients. Direct strategic environmental permits/inspection and compliance assurance programs for a variety of industrial clients with complex technical/regulatory issues. Work closely with clients and develop strong relationships to understand specific processes and develop a permitting and compliance strategy to help clients maintain maximum operating flexibility. Achieve clients expectations for scope, budget, schedule, and quality. Serve as a senior technical resource on environmental compliance assurance and permitting programs, review plans, permits, and inspection documentation prior to submittal to clients and/or agencies. Capitalize on existing client relationships to expand ERMs profile and market share in the regional environmental compliance markets (through a combination of excellence in technical delivery and business development). Mentor junior and mid-level staff in the proper planning and execution of compliance projects, and in directing or conducting independent technical reviews of deliverable work products. Support the general growth and development of ERMs global management systems & compliance and auditing services. Collaborate with other ERM global practitioners to execute compliance and auditing projects, including participating on teams of professionals from multiple offices around the global organization. REQUIREMENTS: BS/MS in engineering (chemical, mechanical, environmental), environmental science, or related degree. PE license desired. Minimum 6 year's related experience; 10 years of relevant experience in environmental/compliance consulting preferred. Well established reputation and recognized technical expertise by the marketplace. Proven experience in business development for environmental/regulatory compliance contracts, with the ability to contribute to ERMs annual sales goals. Consulting experience working with SPCC, NPDES, RCRA, EPCRA, and other environmental regulations. Excellent communication (written/verbal), strategic thinking, negotiation, presentation, and people skills. Established relationships with regulatory authorities and large, private-sector industrial companies (potential clients). Positive outlook, collaborative, and driven by the success of ERM as a global company. Who We Are: As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the worlds 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