Consulting Associate, Engineer​/Geologist​/Scientist

Consulting Associate, Engineer/Geologist/Scientist

Hybrid - Manhattan, New York

Apr 29, 2026

$66K - $89K

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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’llexplore the full spectrum of environmental consulting—learningcutting‑edgeinvestigation methods, collaborating with technical specialists, and building the foundation needed for future professional registration. Ifyou’reenergized by purpose-driven work and ready to grow with a global sustainability leader, this role is your next step.

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’llwork 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‑qualitydocumentation and collaborative fieldwork.
• Strengthening ERM’s commitment to sustainability and helping clients reduce environmental risk.

• BS in geology, hydrogeology, environmental science, or environmental engineering;
  Or 8+ years of equivalent experience.
• Recent graduateto2 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 consultingenvironment—managing multiple tasks, adapting to shifting priorities, and meeting strict deadlines.
• Detail‑oriented, with mechanical aptitude andhands‑onproblem‑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 the nature of job duties, which include frequent travel to various client locations across a large geographical area.
• Ability to travel up to 75% regionally, including multiple overnight stays; approximately 25% office-based work.

• Environmental fieldwork experience.

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

• Conduct fieldwork including Soil, sediment, groundwater, building, waste, and surface water sampling.
• Aquifer testing.
• Drilling oversight and soil logging.
• Soil boring and monitoring well installation.
• Well development, purging, and sampling.
• Construction oversight.
• Coordinate and direct drilling, surveying, and laboratory services.
• Support environmental remediation/demolition projects and O&M 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.

For the Consulting Associate, Engineer/Geologist/Scientist position, the anticipated annual base pay is $66,000–$88,775 (USD). Actual pay will depend on factors such as education, experience, skills, location,…