Managing Technical Consultant - Compliance Engineer

Ready to Lead Environmental Compliance at a Global Scale?

If you’re driven to shape sustainable operations and lead complex compliance initiatives, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact. As a Managing Technical Consultant, Compliance Engineer based in the Indianapolis, Indiana area, you’ll play a strategic role in helping organizations navigate evolving environmental regulations, reduce risk, and elevate performance. At ERM, you won’t just deliver compliance—you’ll influence how leading companies operate responsibly at scale.

Why This Role Matters

ERM is a global leader in sustainability consulting, and our clients rely on us to bring clarity and confidence to increasingly complex regulatory environments. In this role, you’ll sit at the intersection of technical expertise, client advisory, and leadership—guiding organizations toward compliance excellence while advancing broader sustainability outcomes.

What Your Impact Is:

• Serve as a trusted advisor to multinational clients on environmental compliance strategies
• Drive technical excellence and quality across projects involving air permitting, hazardous waste, and regulatory audits
• Mentor teams and foster collaboration to deliver best-in-class solutions
• Influence operational improvements that shape industry standards for compliance and sustainability

What You’ll Bring:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Chemistry, or related field or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in environmental compliance, permitting, and auditing
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects within scope, budget, and schedule
• Strong leadership skills with experience mentoring and building collaborative teams
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for client engagement
• Ability to travel up to 20% regionally and occasionally nationally
• 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
• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship

Preferred:

• Certifications such as HAZWOPER, CHMM, or similar

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical expertise and oversight on hazardous waste, hazardous materials, and compliance projects
• Manage project execution, including budgeting, QA/QC, and regulatory assessments
• Lead development of compliance plans, permits, and reports (air, EPCRA, SPCC, stormwater, NPDES, wastewater)
• Conduct environmental audits and implement corrective actions to ensure regulatory compliance
• Collaborate with ERM subject matter experts to deliver integrated solutions
• Build strong client relationships and maintain scope, budget, and schedule expectations
• Support ERM Partners-in-Charge and Project Managers in delivering high-quality outcomes

If you’re looking to step into a role where your technical expertise and leadership directly influence sustainable business practices, this is your chance to make a meaningful impact with ERM.