Principal Consultant, Due Diligence (EHS/ESG)

Lead ESG Due Diligence for High-Stakes Transactions Across the Gulf Region

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 deals—we’re helping clients unlock value, mitigate risk, and drive ESG excellence across industries.

As a Principal Consultant, Due Diligence (EHS/ESG) based in Houston, Austin, Baton Rouge, or New Orleans (Gulf region), you will play a strategic leadership role within our rapidly growing Transaction Advisory team. You’ll guide clients through complex mergers, acquisitions, and portfolio decisions—translating environmental, health, safety, and ESG risks into clear, actionable business insights. This is an opportunity to work at the intersection of sustainability and finance while partnering with some of the world’s most influential organizations.

Why This Role Matters

ERM’s Transaction Advisory team is experiencing strong growth, supporting a diverse client base including Fortune 500 companies, private equity firms, and global corporations. Your expertise will shape how organizations evaluate risk and opportunity during critical transactions—ensuring ESG considerations are embedded into deal strategy and long-term value creation.

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 strategic business decisions
• Advise clients on liabilities, risks, and opportunities associated with transactions across multiple sectors
• Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders while collaborating with ERM’s global subject matter experts
• Contribute to the continued growth and reputation of ERM’s Transaction Advisory practice

What You’ll Bring

Required

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering, climate science, environmental science, geology, or related discipline or equivalent experience
• 6+ years (10+ years preferred) 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 produce comprehensive technical reports
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced consulting environment, manage multiple projects, and travel as needed
• Proficiency in MS Office tools

Preferred

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

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver ESG and EHS due diligence projects ranging from local to global scale
• Analyze complex environmental and ESG data to articulate commercial implications of risks and opportunities
• Collaborate across regions and technical disciplines to ensure seamless, high-quality project execution
• Drive client engagement through clear communication, responsiveness, and trusted advisory relationships