Consultant, Engineering​/Geology​/Science

As a Consultant, Engineering/Geology/Science based in Rochester, NY, you'll play a meaningful role in helping clients address complex environmental challenges while contributing to projects that protect ecosystems, advance remediation technologies, and support communities across the Great Lakes Northeast region and beyond. At ERM
, you'll gain exposure to the full spectrum of environmental consulting, working alongside experienced technical specialists, applying innovative investigation methods, and building the practical experience needed for future professional registration. If you're motivated by purpose-driven work, enjoy solving real-world environmental challenges, and want to grow your career with a global sustainability leader, this is an opportunity to make an immediate and lasting impact.

Environmental challenges are becoming more complex, and organizations need trusted advisors who can help navigate risk, compliance, and sustainability goals. In this role, you'll support critical environmental investigation, remediation, and compliance projects that help clients make informed decisions while protecting human health and the environment.

You'll join a collaborative team that values technical excellence, safety, innovation, and continuous learning. Whether you're collecting field data, supporting regulatory reporting, or contributing to remediation efforts, your work will directly influence project outcomes and help create safer, more sustainable communities.

• Support environmental site investigations and remediation projects that influence major development, infrastructure, and environmental cleanup initiatives.
• Collect, evaluate, and document environmental data that supports scientific analysis and decision-making.
• Contribute to regulatory compliance efforts through accurate fieldwork, data management, and technical reporting.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to help clients identify and reduce environmental risks.
• Advance ERM's commitment to sustainability by delivering high-quality environmental consulting services.
• Build technical expertise through hands‑on experience across a wide variety of environmental projects and field conditions.

• BS in geology, hydrogeology, environmental science, or environmental engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 2-3 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 the nature of job duties, which include frequent travel to various client locations across a large geographical area.
• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

• Environmental fieldwork experience.
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification.

• Conduct environmental 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.
• Coordinat…