Job Details
Sr. Environmental Management Systems Consultant
2026-01-15 Dekra North America all cities,AK
Description:
Compensation:
The base pay for this position is $110,000 annually to $130,000 annually. Actual pay is based on several factors including market location and position-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Benefits:
DEKRA North America strives to provide a competitive benefits package to colleagues and promotes physical, emotional, and financial well-being. Colleagues can self-select from our benefits to create a package unique to their needs. These benefits include access to competitive health care and retirement benefits, paid time off, mental health well-being resources, and opportunities to learn and develop. Below is a list of benefits we offer our colleagues:
Health & Well-being Benefits:
Additional Position Details:
About Us:
As a global provider of comprehensive services and solutions, we help our customers improve their safety, security, and sustainability outcomes. DEKRA is the world's leading testing, inspection and certification (TIC) companies offering innovative professional services in the fields of vehicle inspection, expert appraisals, industrial product testing & certification, management system certifications, leadership consulting, and much more. DEKRA is a purpose-driven organization with a deep passion to make the world a safer place on the road, at work, and at home. In DEKRA, you will be part of a continuously growing organization with a 100-year history involved in more than 50 countries on five continents.
We hope you'll consider a career with DEKRA North America as we strive to become the Global Partner for a Safe World!
DEKRA North America is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
DEKRA North America is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or accommodation while seeking employment, please email ...@dekra.com, or call +1 (770) ###-####. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
DEKRA North America will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay.
DEKRA North America participates in the E-Verify program to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
A Day in the Life and the Impact You'll Make:
As a Senior Environmental Management Systems Consultant at DEKRA, you will help save lives, prevent serious injuries, protect environmental resources, and strengthen client safety cultures by driving organizational change. You will lead initiatives to improve Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) performance through expert consulting and by developing services that meet evolving client needs. Your role will also focus on identifying environmental consulting opportunities, designing solutions, and supporting clients in achieving environmental compliance and excellence.
What You'll Do:
- Contribute to a safe and healthy work environment by actively participating, taking responsibility, and following established procedures and policies.
- Provide day-to-day leadership and management of DEKRA's Environmental Services offerings.
- Lead client engagements involving complex, multi-site operations with elevated environmental risk, requiring robust Environmental Management Systems and disciplined execution.
- Serve as a subject matter expert in an array of environmental regulations, standards, and industry best practices, with a focus on Environmental Management Systems (EMS), regulatory compliance, and environmental risk management. This may include providing guidance to clients on your:
- Environmental Management Systems & Sustainability Expertise:
- Environmental Management Systems (EMS), including:
- ISO 14001 implementation, integration, and internal auditing
- EMS maturity assessments, gap analyses, and roadmap development
- Governance structures, roles, and performance measurement
- Sustainability and environmental performance strategy, including:
- Alignment of environmental objectives with business strategy
- Support for GHG inventories, carbon management planning, and sustainability initiatives
- Corporate ESG program support (e.g., CDP, GRI, SASB), from a systems and governance perspective
- Waste minimization, resource efficiency, and circular economy program design
- Environmental risk identification and prioritization across operations and lifecycle stages
- Environmental Management Systems (EMS), including:
- Strategic & Project Management Expertise:
- Design and deployment of multi-site environmental compliance and EMS programs
- Program management support for environmental initiatives, including:
- Oversight of third-party technical consultants and engineers
- Integration of environmental requirements into operations, maintenance, and capital projects
- Environmental risk assessments and program reviews during mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures
- Development of environmental policies, standards, procedures, and performance metrics
- Executive and leadership advisory support, including:
- Translating regulatory requirements into actionable management systems
- Briefings for senior leadership on environmental risk, performance, and priorities
- Stakeholder engagement with internal leadership, regulators, and external partners (as appropriate)
- Regulatory & Compliance Expertise:
- Working knowledge of U.S. environmental regulatory frameworks, including:
- Risk Management Plans (RMP) - 40 CFR Part 68
- Clean Air Act (CAA)
- Clean Water Act (CWA)
- Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
- EPCRA, TSCA, SDWA, and SPCC requirements
- Ability to interpret regulatory obligations and embed them into EMS frameworks, rather than preparing detailed permit applications or engineering submittals.
- Support compliance assurance through audits, management reviews, and corrective action tracking.
- Working knowledge of U.S. environmental regulatory frameworks, including:
- Environmental Management Systems & Sustainability Expertise:
- Provide limited support to occupational health and safety consulting engagements as capacity allows, particularly where safety and environmental management systems intersect.
- Collaborate with Health & Safety consultants to support integrated EHS management system approaches.
- Advise clients on tools, governance models, and continuous improvement strategies to enhance environmental performance.
- Provide project management, sales support, and technical input to business development initiatives.
- Support marketing and thought leadership through proposals, technical content, and presentations.
- Represent DEKRA at conferences and client events through programmatic and strategic thought leadership.
- Contribute to the development and application of AI-enabled consulting approaches that enhance EHS program effectiveness, insight generation, and client value.
- Education: Bachelor's degree or higher in environmental studies, EHS, sustainability, engineering, or a related discipline.
- Experience: 10+ years of environmental or EHS experience in consulting, industry, or regulatory settings, with demonstrated leadership in program development, management systems, or environmental governance.
- Certifications: ISO 14001 Lead Auditor or equivalent experience preferred, Professional Engineer (PE) is optional and not required.
- Demonstrated ability to provide strategic, systems-based environmental guidance rather than transactional technical execution.
- Strong planning and organizational skills; ability to manage competing priorities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication.
- Demonstrated client relationship management skills.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively, across all organizational levels.
- Experience with organizational improvement initiatives (e.g., safety, quality).
- Strong facilitation and presentation skills.
- Proven ability to manage complex, large-scale projects.
- Ability to work in a variety of client locations/environments, including indoors/outdoors and on uneven terrain.
- Must be able to work variable shifts as required by client operations.
- Ability to travel extensively, including prolonged driving and air travel.
- Capable of lifting 25-50 lbs (luggage).
- Extended periods of computer work and standing.
- Domestic travel required, estimated up to 50%
Compensation:
The base pay for this position is $110,000 annually to $130,000 annually. Actual pay is based on several factors including market location and position-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Benefits:
DEKRA North America strives to provide a competitive benefits package to colleagues and promotes physical, emotional, and financial well-being. Colleagues can self-select from our benefits to create a package unique to their needs. These benefits include access to competitive health care and retirement benefits, paid time off, mental health well-being resources, and opportunities to learn and develop. Below is a list of benefits we offer our colleagues:
Health & Well-being Benefits:
- Health care benefits: medical & prescription, dental, vision (including Domestic Partners)
- Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity supplemental insurance
- Company Health Savings Account contribution
- Flexible Spending Account for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Paid time off such as vacation, sick leave, and floating holidays
- Mental and emotional support resources through our Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Program to increase activity and health habits, with ability to earn participation rewards
- Paid Parental Leave
- Travel Assist (Domestic/International)
- Participation in a 401(k) plan, with an employer match
- Company paid Short- & Long-Term Disability benefits
- Group term life insurance with options to buy-up for self and others
- Working Advantage - DEKRA's official corporate discount program
- Education Assistance Program
- Student Loan Repayment Assistance
- Internal training and development resources to grow your career
- Annual Career Goal Setting and Performance Review cycle participation
Additional Position Details:
- Reports to: HSE Consulting Manager
- Work Model: Remote
- Work Location: US-based Remote
- Supervises Others: No
- Status: Full-time; Regular
- FLSA Classification: Exempt
- Visa Sponsorship Eligibility: This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
About Us:
As a global provider of comprehensive services and solutions, we help our customers improve their safety, security, and sustainability outcomes. DEKRA is the world's leading testing, inspection and certification (TIC) companies offering innovative professional services in the fields of vehicle inspection, expert appraisals, industrial product testing & certification, management system certifications, leadership consulting, and much more. DEKRA is a purpose-driven organization with a deep passion to make the world a safer place on the road, at work, and at home. In DEKRA, you will be part of a continuously growing organization with a 100-year history involved in more than 50 countries on five continents.
We hope you'll consider a career with DEKRA North America as we strive to become the Global Partner for a Safe World!
DEKRA North America is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
DEKRA North America is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or accommodation while seeking employment, please email ...@dekra.com, or call +1 (770) ###-####. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
DEKRA North America will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay.
DEKRA North America participates in the E-Verify program to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.