Consulting Associate, Geology or Engineering

Consulting Associate, Geology or Engineering

ERM is looking for a hands‑on Consulting Associate, Geology or Engineering to join our growing team. Working under the direction of project managers and partners, the successful candidate will work on a wide variety of site investigation, remediation, compliance, and hazardous waste management projects throughout our office service area; opportunities for travel throughout the United States and globally may also occur.

This is a great opportunity to work with ERM’s technical experts to implement the latest investigation and remediation technologies as well as more sustainable approaches, while building the required experience to obtain your professional registration.

• Conduct field work, including soil, sediment, groundwater, surface water, soil vapor, and indoor air sampling, aquifer testing, drilling oversight and soil logging, soil boring and monitoring well installation, well development, purging and sampling, remedial and wastewater treatment pilot tests, and remedial system operation and maintenance.
• Assist in groundwater and wastewater system performance monitoring.
• Perform Phase I and II environmental assessments to support property transfer transactions.
• Compile and evaluate data and assist in report preparation.
• Prepare environmental compliance work plans, permits, and reports for air quality, hazardous waste, spill prevention, storm water, and wastewater.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with all federal, state and local regulations.
• Work within quality/budget/schedule expectations and scope‑specific assignments.
• Communicate with subcontractors, regulatory agents, tenants, and clients during field activities.

• Bachelor’s in geology, hydrogeology, engineering, environmental science or related environmental discipline;
  Master’s a plus. Minimum 3.0 GPA or equivalent experience.
• Recent graduate to 2 years of experience.
• Willingness/interest in field assignments; ability to perform field work standing or walking for full field days.
• Strong commitment to safety, including following established Health and Safety protocols.
• Effective written and verbal communication, organization, and analytical skills; experience recording and writing detailed technical data and reports a plus.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Detail‑oriented with solutions‑and results‑oriented aptitude and hands‑on troubleshooting/problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to multi‑task, maintain flexibility, travel, and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to lift at least 40 pounds.
• Driver’s license required; ability to operate a company vehicle due to frequent travel to various client locations.
• 40‑hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification a plus.
• GIT or EIT certification preferred.
• Local candidates preferred; however, regional candidates will also be considered.
• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

For the Consulting Associate, Geology position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $65,600 – $71,953. An employee’s pay position within this range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue‑based metrics, and business or organizational needs. This job may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are NOT bonus eligible).

We also may have instances where employees fall outside of the range based on the factors noted above.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k), and any other benefits to eligible employees. (Casual employees and regular employees scheduled under 20 hours a week are not benefits eligible).

Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. Based on our review of these responses, shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews. You can apply for this role through  or through the internal careers portal if you are a current employee.

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.