Consulting Associate, Scientist

ERM is looking for a hands‑on Consulting Associate, Geology or Engineering to join our growing team. Working under the direction of project managers and partners, the successful candidate will work on a wide variety of site investigation, remediation, compliance, and hazardous waste management projects throughout office service area; however, opportunities for travel throughout the United States and globally may also occur.

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

• Conduct field work, including soil, sediment, groundwater, surface water, soil vapor, and indoor air sampling, aquifer testing, drilling oversight and soil logging, soil boring and monitoring well installation, well development, purging and sampling, remedial and wastewater treatment pilot tests, and remedial system operation and maintenance.
• Assist in groundwater and wastewater system performance monitoring.
• Perform Phase I and II environmental assessments to support property transfer transactions.
• Compile and evaluate data and assist in report preparation.
• Prepare environmental compliance work plans, permits, and reports for air quality, hazardous waste, spill prevention, storm water, and wastewater.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with all federal, state and local regulations.
• Work within quality/budget/schedule expectations and scope‑specific assignments.
• Communicate with subcontractors, regulatory agents, tenants, and clients during field activities.

• Bachelors in geology, hydrogeology, engineering, environmental science or related environmental discipline;
  Masters a plus. Minimum 3.0 GPA. Or equivalent experience.
• Recent graduate to 2 years of experience.
• Willingness/interest in field assignments; ability to perform field work standing or walking for full field days.
• Strong commitment to safety, including following established Health and Safety protocols.
• Effective written/verbal communication and organization/analytical skills; experience recording/writing detailed technical data and reports a plus.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Detail‑oriented with solutions and results‑oriented aptitude and hands‑on troubleshooting/problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to multi‑task, maintain flexibility, travel, and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to lift at least 40 pounds.
• 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.
• 40‑hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification a plus.
• GIT or EIT certification preferred.
• Local candidates preferred; however, regional candidates will also be considered.
• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship

For the Consulting Associate, Geology position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $66,081 – $81,353
. An employee’s pay position within this range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue‑based metrics, and business or organizational needs. We also may have instances where employee’s fall outside of the range based on the factors noted above. This jobmay be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are NOT bonus eligible).

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and any other benefits to eligible employees. (Casual employees and regular employees scheduled under 20 hours a week are not benefits eligible).

You can apply for this role through  or through the internal careers portal if you are a current employee.

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No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of…