Consultant, Geologist​/Scientist​/Engineer

Location: New Orleans

Ready to apply your technical expertise to complex environmental challenges that matter?

ERM is seeking a hands‑on Consultant, Geologist/Scientist/Engineer to join our Gulf Business Unit, based in New Orleans, Louisiana supporting impactful site investigation, remediation, demolition/decommissioning, and hazardous waste management projects. This role is ideal for an experienced environmental professional who thrives in the field, collaborates well with multidisciplinary teams, and is eager to continue building technical depth toward professional registration—while contributing to projects that protect communities and the environment.

Why This Role MattersERM’s work directly supports safer, more sustainable land use and infrastructure across the Gulf Coast and beyond. In this role, you will contribute to projects that address legacy contamination, enable property transactions, and ensure compliance with complex regulatory frameworks—helping clients manage risk responsibly while delivering meaningful environmental outcomes.

What Your Impact IsPlay a critical role in environmental site investigations and remediation efforts from field execution through reporting

Support project delivery by translating field data into actionable technical insights

Contribute to the successful implementation of innovative investigation and remediation technologies

Strengthen ERM’s reputation for technical excellence, safety, and regulatory compliance

Build experience toward professional licensure while collaborating with industry-leading experts

What You’ll Bring Required Bachelor ’s degree in geology, hydrogeology, environmental engineering, environmental science, environmental policy, or a related natural science (minimum 3.0 GPA), or 8+ years of relevant professional experience in lieu of a degree2+ years of relevant environmental consulting or related experience, including a strong interest in field-based work Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced consulting environment

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience documenting and reporting technical data Commitment to safety and adherence to established Health & Safety protocols

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.

Flexibility to manage multiple assignments while meeting quality, budget, and schedule expectations

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Preferred Master’s degree in a related discipline

Professional or in‑progress registration (PG, PE, GIT, or EIT)
State and/or federal environmental regulatory knowledge or experience
40‑hour HAZWOPER training

Experience with vegetation GPS mapping and/or wetland delineations

Local candidates with familiarity in the Gulf Coast regulatory and environmental landscape

Key Responsibilities Conduct fieldwork including soil, sediment, groundwater, and surface water sampling; aquifer testing; drilling oversight and soil logging

Oversee soil borings, monitoring well installation, development, purging, and sampling

Coordinate drilling, surveying, and laboratory subcontractors

Provide construction oversight for remediation projects and support operation and maintenance of remediation systems

Perform data interpretation and prepare site work plans, technical memoranda, figures, spreadsheets, and reports

Support Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments for property transactions

Assist with regulatory compliance at the federal, state, and local levels

Communicate effectively with project managers, subcontractors, regulators, clients, and stakeholders during field activities

Support team‑based project delivery while reporting primarily to Project Managers

Who We Are:

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…