Principal Consultant - Global AI & Data Services

Lead the future of sustainability through data, analytics, and AI.

At ERM, this role is not about incremental improvement—it is about defining how the world’s leading organizations use AI and data to solve their most complex environmental, health, safety, and sustainability challenges. As a Managing / Principal Consultant within Global AI & Data Services, you will operate at the intersection of strategy, technology, and impact—shaping solutions that matter at enterprise and global scale.

Why This Role Matters

Organizations are facing unprecedented expectations around sustainability, transparency, and digital maturity. AI and advanced data platforms are no longer "nice to have"—they are essential infrastructure for responsible growth. This role sits at the core of ERM’s digital strategy, enabling clients to turn complex environmental data into trusted insights, scalable systems, and intelligent decision‑making engines that drive real-world outcomes.

What Your Impact Is

• Influence how global organizations design and operationalize AI‑enabled EHS&S and ESG systems
• Shape enterprise‑grade data architectures, governance models, and analytics strategies
• Enable smarter, faster, and more defensible sustainability decisions through advanced analytics and agentic AI
• Mentor teams, elevate technical excellence, and help grow ERM’s Global AI & Data Services capability
• Build lasting client relationships rooted in trust, innovation, and measurable impact

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of advanced analytics, visualization, and AI solutions for global clients
• Develop interactive dashboards and insights using Power BI, Tableau, and Looker Studio
• Architect and oversee data integrations and migrations across platforms such as EQuIS, Enablon, and modern cloud environments (Azure, AWS, GCP)
• Design and maintain scalable data pipelines using SQL, Python, and ETL frameworks
• Partner with clients to define data models, governance frameworks, data quality, and security standards
• Design and implement agentic AI workflows and AI‑enabled use cases supporting EHS&S and sustainability objectives
• Support environmental data analysis across groundwater, surface water, air quality, and biological metrics
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders, translating business strategy into digital solutions
• Contribute to practice development, internal knowledge sharing, and innovation initiatives

What You’ll Bring

Required

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Analytics, Environmental Science, Computer Science, or a related field
• 6-8+ years of experience in data analytics, data engineering, environmental data management, or consulting
• Proven expertise in Power BI, Tableau, SQL, and Python
• Hands‑on experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)
• Strong understanding of modern data architectures (e.g., Medallion Architecture) and data engineering best practices
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage technical and non‑technical stakeholders
• Strong project leadership and client engagement capabilities
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record
• Authorization to work in the United States without immigration sponsorship

Preferred

• Experience delivering digital solutions within EHS, ESG, or sustainability domains
• CDMP, AWS, or Azure Data Engineer certification
• Experience with data governance tools (e.g., Alation, Collibra)
• Knowledge of ESG reporting frameworks and sustainability performance metrics
• Familiarity with Agile delivery models or Lean Six Sigma methodologies
• Experience building production‑grade ML, LLM, and agentic AI systems, including OCR, RAG, and tool/function calling
• Knowledge of MLOps/LLMOps, vector databases, AI security, and privacy
• Experience with environmental data platforms such as EQuIS, Enablon, or similar systems

Ready to Lead Digital Transformation That Matters? Join ERM and help global organizations leverage Salesforce technology to drive smarter decisions, measurable outcomes, and sustainable impact—at scale.

For the Principal Consultant – Global AI & Data Services position, the anticipated annual base pay is $140,000–$155,000 USD. Actual pay will depend on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. In some cases, pay may fall outside this range. This role may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are not bonus eligible).

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance
• 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP
• Other applicable benefits to eligible employees

Note: Bonuses, commissions, and other forms of additional compensation are not guaranteed and subject to the sole discretion of ERM and its policies and procedures.

Equal Employment Opportunity

• 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!