Consultant, Environmental Scientist

Consultant, Environmental Scientist

Help shape the future of sustainable infrastructure and energy development. Are you an early-career environmental professional eager to make a meaningful impact on some of today's most important infrastructure, energy, and sustainability projects? ERM is seeking a Consultant, Environmental Scientist to join our growing Capital Project Delivery (CPD) team in Houston, Texas. In this role, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary experts to support environmental permitting, due diligence, impact assessments, and regulatory compliance projects for clients across the renewable energy, oil and gas, power, and technology sectors.

This is an opportunity to build technical expertise, gain hands-on field experience, and contribute to projects that balance development needs with environmental stewardship.

Why This Role Matters

As organizations navigate the complexities of sustainable growth, environmental planning and compliance have never been more critical. Your work will help clients responsibly deliver capital projects while meeting environmental regulations, protecting natural resources, and managing project risks effectively.

You'll gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of projects, clients, and geographic regions while working alongside industry-leading technical experts. ERM's collaborative culture and global network provide continuous learning opportunities, empowering you to develop your own career path and expand your expertise in the environmental consulting profession.

What Your Impact Is

In this role, you will:

• Support environmental permitting, due diligence, and impact assessment projects that help bring critical infrastructure and energy projects to life.
• Contribute to field investigations, environmental surveys, and regulatory analyses that inform important project decisions.
• Assist project teams in evaluating environmental constraints, identifying risks, and developing practical solutions.
• Help clients navigate complex environmental regulations while advancing sustainability objectives.
• Build technical and consulting skills through direct participation in project delivery, client support, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

What You'll Bring

Required

• Bachelor's and/or master's degree in environmental science, biology, natural resources, planning, or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• 2 to 3 years of relevant environmental experience or professional internships.
• Strong commitment to safety and the ability to work safely outdoors in variable weather conditions and challenging terrain.
• Willingness and desire to support field assignments as needed for extended periods of time.
• Detail-oriented with excellent critical thinking and troubleshooting/problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, along with strong organizational and analytical abilities.
• Strong technical report writing skills. Experience recording/writing detailed technical data and reports and building tables and spreadsheets (including tabulation and manipulation of data).
• Ability to multi-task, maintain flexibility, and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated attributes to become a successful consultant, including teamwork, initiative, adaptability, eagerness to learn and grow, and a client service-oriented mindset.
• Highly organized with a keen eye for detail while maintaining a broader project perspective.
• High level proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.
• 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.
• Ability to pass pre-hire background check and drug test.
• Travel may be up to 30% of the time.
• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in a related environmental discipline.
• Familiarity with field survey techniques and wetland delineations.
• Working knowledge of sub-meter accuracy GPS technologies.
• Experience with map interpretation, including NWI, USGS, and aerial photography.
• Proficiency with GIS software.
• Experience…