Consulting Associate, Engineer​/Geologist​/Scientist

Kick‑start your environmental career with hands‑on fieldwork, real impact, and mentorship from industry‑leading experts. As a Consulting Associate, Environmental Geologist/Scientist/Engineer based in Manhattan, New York, you’ll contribute to projects that protect ecosystems, advance remediation technologies, and support communities across the Great Lakes Northeast region and beyond. At ERM, you’ll explore the full spectrum of environmental consulting—learning cutting‑edge investigation methods, collaborating with technical specialists, and building the foundation needed for future professional registration.

If you’re energized by purpose‑driven work and ready to grow with a global sustainability leader, this role is your next step.

Why This Role Matters

Environmental challenges are increasingly complex—and your work helps solve them. From investigating contamination to supporting remediation and compliance, your contributions will directly influence client decisions, regulatory outcomes, and environmental health. You’ll work with a collaborative team that values curiosity, safety, and innovation, all while shaping stronger and more sustainable communities.

• Supporting environmental site investigations and remediation projects that influence major development, infrastructure, and cleanup efforts.
• Bringing scientific accuracy to field sampling programs, environmental data collection, and reporting.
• Ensuring regulatory compliance through high‑quality documentation and collaborative fieldwork.
• Strengthening ERM’s commitment to sustainability and helping clients reduce environmental risk.

• Required:
  
  BS in geology, hydrogeology, environmental science, or environmental engineering; or 8+ years of equivalent experience.
• Recent graduate to 2 years of experience, with interest and willingness to participate in field assignments.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within project teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience recording and writing detailed technical data and reports.
• Ability to thrive in a consulting environment—managing multiple tasks, adapting to shifting priorities, and meeting strict deadlines.
• Detail‑oriented, with mechanical aptitude and hands‑on problem‑solving skills.
• Strong 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 frequent travel.
• Ability to travel up to 75% regionally, including multiple overnight stays; approximately 25% office‑based work.
• Preferred:
  Environmental fieldwork experience.
• 40‑hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification.

• Conduct fieldwork including soil, sediment, groundwater, building, waste, and surface water sampling.
• Perform aquifer testing and drilling oversight with soil logging.
• Execute soil boring and monitoring well installations, well development, purging, and sampling.
• Oversee construction and coordinate drilling, surveying, and laboratory services.
• Support environmental remediation/demolition projects and operation and maintenance of remediation systems.
• Compile and evaluate soil, groundwater, air, sediment, and other environmental data.
• Assist in preparing reports for regulatory agency submittals.
• Review groundwater chemistry data and prepare figures/exhibits for regulatory reporting.
• Perform Phase I and II environmental site assessments to support property transfer transactions.
• Assist with compliance related to federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
• Manage assignments within defined quality, budget, and schedule expectations.
• Communicate with project teams, subcontractors, regulatory agencies, tenants, and clients during field activities.

Compensation and Benefits

The anticipated annual base pay is $66,000–$88,775 (USD). Pay may vary based on education, experience, and location. The role may be eligible for bonus pay. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, and retirement savings plans.

ERG is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.