Consulting Associate, Civil​/Environmental​/Geotechnical Engineer Consulting Associate, Civil​/Env

Consulting Associate, Civil/Environmental/Geotechnical Engineer

Environmental Resources Management – In-person – Philadelphia, PA, US

Are you ready to launch your engineering career with hands‑on fieldwork, mentorship from industry experts, and the chance to work on real-world remediation projects from day one?

At ERM
, you won’t be stuck on the sidelines—you’ll be contributing directly to project solutions that protect communities and the environment while growing your technical expertise and professional confidence.

As Consulting Associate, Civil/Environmental/Geotechnical Engineer in Malvern, PA, you’ll play a key role in delivering impactful remediation and engineering solutions throughout the Mid-Atlantic region and beyond. Your work will help clients address environmental challenges, improve site safety, and comply with evolving regulations—all while gaining exposure to a wide spectrum of ERM’s global consulting services.

In this role, you will:

• Support complex remediation and engineering design projects that reduce environmental risks and improve site conditions.
• Contribute to field investigations, data collection, and modeling that directly inform project strategy and decision‑making.
• Apply innovative technologies and best practices alongside ERM’s technical experts.
• Build foundational experience toward achieving professional engineering registration.

• BS in Civil, Environmental, or Geotechnical Engineering (minimum 3.0 GPA).
• 0–3 years of relevant experience.
• Willingness and ability to travel.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Strong communication, analytical, organization, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in team settings.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Detail‑oriented mindset and eagerness to learn.
• Not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

• Environmental field experience.
• OSHA 40‑hour HAZWOPER certification.
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or ArcGIS.

• Assist with engineering design for remediation projects, including civil, geotechnical, and process-related components.
• Perform technical tasks such as data evaluation, calculations, research, cost estimating, and preparation of drawings, specifications, and reports.
• Support construction-phase activities including inspections, testing, oversight, and QA/QC.
• Conduct stormwater modeling, calculations, and control design.
• Perform groundwater, soil, air, and vapor sampling.
• Conduct O&M and monitoring for remediation systems (e.g., SVE, sub‑slab depressurization).
• Participate in fieldwork including pilot tests, QA activities, and construction oversight.
• Compile and analyze technical data and contribute to report development.
• Prepare environmental compliance plans, permits, and related documentation.
• Communicate with clients, subcontractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Ensure project deliverables meet quality, budget, and scheduling expectations.

As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.

At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world‑class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health,…