Consulting Associate, Engineer

Launch Your Environmental Consulting Career with Purpose Are you ready to build a career that protects the environment while shaping how organizations operate responsibly? At ERM, your work will make a real-world impact—right from day one.

ERM is seeking a Consulting Associate, Environmental Compliance to join our growing Safe & Sustainable Operations (SSO) team in Houston, Texas or New Orleans, Louisiana.

This role is an exciting entry point into environmental consulting, offering hands-on experience across environmental compliance, EHS management systems, and auditing programs. You’ll work alongside industry-leading experts supporting complex projects for major Oil & Gas, Chemical, Technology, and Power clients—locally, nationally, and internationally. With access to ERM’s global technical network, you’ll benefit from knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and continuous learning as you grow your consulting career.

Environmental compliance is foundational to safe, sustainable, and responsible operations. In this role, you’ll help clients meet regulatory requirements, reduce risk, and improve environmental performance—contributing directly to safer workplaces and a healthier environment.

What Your Impact IsSupport critical environmental compliance and EHS initiatives for large, complex organizations

Help design and implement management systems that drive long-term operational excellence

Serve as a trusted contributor on audits, assessments, and compliance assurance programs

Build skills that position you for long-term growth within ERM’s global consulting practice

What You’ll Bring Required Bachelor ’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related discipline. Or equivalent experience.

Recent graduate to 1 year of relevant experience

Ability and willingness to travel

Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Strong commitment to health and safety, including adherence to established safety protocols

Effective written and verbal communication skills, with strong organization and analytical abilities

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 multi-task, remain flexible, work independently, and operate with minimal supervision

Local candidates preferred

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Preferred Master’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field

Exposure to recording, analyzing, and writing detailed technical data and reportsEIT, ASP, CHMM, or similar certifications

Key Responsibilities Provide technical assistance on environmental compliance projects, management system development and implementation, compliance assurance, and auditing

Develop procedures, plans, permit applications, and technical reports

Assess regulatory compliance across multiple environmental programs and media

Conduct compliance audits and support follow-up corrective actions aligned with federal, state, and local regulations

Deliver on-site EHS compliance support at client facilities

Design and implement environmental and EHS management systems and programs

Support ERM Partners-in-Charge and Project Managers to successfully deliver client projects

Build and maintain collaborative client relationships that support repeat business

Work closely with ERM colleagues across teams and geographies

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…