Consulting Associate, Scientist

Kickstart your consulting career with ERM as a Consulting Associate, Site Investigation and Remediation Technician based in St. Louis, Missouri
, where you’ll gain hands‑on experience tackling real-world environmental challenges across the Midwest and beyond. In this role, you’ll work alongside industry experts to apply innovative investigation and remediation techniques, contribute to meaningful site solutions, and build the practical experience needed to grow your career and pursue professional registration—all while making a tangible impact on environmental outcomes.

This role plays a critical part in supporting environmental site investigations and remediation projects that protect communities, restore impacted environments, and enable sustainable development. Your contributions will directly support data‑driven decisions and compliant, effective remediation strategies across diverse project sites.

• Support the successful execution of environmental site investigation and remediation projects
• Contribute to accurate data collection, analysis, and reporting that informs client and regulatory decisions
• Help implement sustainable and innovative remediation approaches
• Ensure activities meet regulatory standards and project expectations for quality, budget, and schedule

• BS in engineering (chemical, civil, or environmental), geology, hydrogeology, environmental science, or related degree, or equivalent experience
• 0–1 years (2-8 years preferred) of experience, including task management and field implementation of remediation projects
• Strong commitment to safety, including adherence to established Health and Safety protocols
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with strong organizational and analytical abilities
• Ability to document and communicate technical data clearly in reports
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
• 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, maintain flexibility, and travel overnight (80% field work 20% desktop)
• Ability to lift over 40 pounds
• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

• Environmental fieldwork experience
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification
• Experience supporting technical data collection and report writing

• Conduct fieldwork including sampling, drilling, well installation, and assessment of soil, groundwater, free-phase product, and vapor intrusion
• Support remedial pilot testing and oversee remedial system construction activities
• Assist with groundwater and system performance monitoring and optimization
• Compile and evaluate environmental data; contribute to technical report preparation
• Prepare environmental compliance plans and permits, as well as detailed site assessment and remediation reports
• Perform Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments to support property transactions
• Support compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations
• Work within project scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations
• Operate, monitor, and maintenance of groundwater treatment systems
• Communicate effectively with subcontractors, regulatory agencies, tenants, and clients during field activities

ERM 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.