Consultant, Engineer, Geologist or Scientist

ERM is seeking a motivated Consultant, Engineering/Geologist/Scientist to join our growing team in Denver, Colorado. Working under the direction of ERM Project Managers and Partners, the successful candidate will primarily work on remediation projects in northeast Colorado for at least the first year.

Opportunities to work on other projects will be available over time, covering the full spectrum of ERM’s services including contaminated site management, environmental health and safety (EHS) compliance, air quality, and due diligence transaction projects. This is an excellent career opportunity to work with an expert consulting team on challenging environmental projects for large industrial and global clients. Access to ERM's national experts provides knowledge sharing of best practices across the industry and ongoing learning opportunities for our team, while building the required experience to obtain your professional registration.

This is a great opportunity to work with ERM's technical experts to implement the latest engineering and remediation technologies, while building the required experience to obtain your professional registration.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide technical assistance on site investigation and remediation, EHS compliance, air quality management, and due diligence transaction projects.
• Conduct field work, including:
• Subcontractor oversight;
• Utility clearance;
• Soil and bedrock drilling, characterization, and sampling;
• Monitoring well (groundwater and soil vapor) installation and test pit excavation;
• Soil, sediment, soil vapor, sanitary system, surface water, and groundwater sampling;
• Surface and borehole geophysical techniques;
• Aquifer testing, including slug tests, packer testing; step-drawdown and tracer tests; and
• Remedial systems performance monitoring.
• Assist in project activity planning, and health and safety planning and oversight.
• Prepare plans, permits, and reports for site characterization, hazardous waste, air quality, storm water, and wastewater programs.
• Record data and assist in technical presentation of results; prepare reports, tables, graphs, charts, and hydrogeologic-related maps.
• Perform Phase I and II environmental site assessments to support property transfer transactions.
• Provide general environmental compliance support to clients, including on-site assistance, as needed.
• Provide topical research, perform environmental compliance assessments, and implement follow-up corrective actions to ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations.
• Support multiple projects within scope/budget/schedule expectations and ensure quality standards on project deliverables.
• Communicate with subcontractors, regulatory agents, tenants, and clients during field activities.
• Support ERM Partners-in-Charge and Project Managers to effectively manage projects.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor in chemical, civil, environmental, or mechanical engineering; geology; environmental science or related degree.
• 2+ years of relevant environmental experience including environmental field work.
• Ability to work/conduct field assignments.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with good written/verbal communication.
• Effective organization/analytical skills; experience recording/writing detailed technical data and reports.
• Strong hands-on spreadsheet and database comprehension.
• Detail-oriented with mechanical aptitude and hands-on trouble-shooting/problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multi-task, maintain flexibility, travel, and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to succeed in a consulting pace, handling multiple project assignments, and maintaining flexibility, while meeting strict deadlines.
• Strong commitment to safety, including following established Health and Safety protocols.
• Valid driver’s license and a good driving record.

PREFERRED BUT NOT REQUIRED:

• Previous remediation equipment operations and maintenance (O&M) experience.
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER and GIT/PG certification.
• Local candidates.

For the Consultant, Engineering/Geologist/Scientist position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $77,085 – $84,811 USD. An employee’s pay position within…