Consultant, Engineering or Geologist

Why This Role Matters

At ERM
, we help clients tackle some of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time—from legacy site remediation to sustainable operations. As a Consultant, Engineering or Geologist on our Irvine, CA team, you’ll support critical investigation and remediation work that directly contributes to cleaner communities, safer operations, and stronger environmental stewardship. Your expertise will help advance high‑impact projects while positioning you for long-term professional growth.

In this role, you’ll be hands-on with the technical work that drives project success—collecting and analyzing data, supporting remediation design and implementation, ensuring regulatory compliance, and helping clients navigate complex environmental requirements. You’ll collaborate closely with ERM’s seasoned technical leaders and gain exposure to a wide range of service areas, including site investigations, M&A due diligence, sustainable operations, and more.

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical, civil, environmental engineering, or geology.

• 2+ years of relevant environmental experience, including fieldwork.

• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification or willing to obtain one.

• Effective written and verbal communication, and analytical skills.

• Ability to record and interpret technical data.

• Detail-oriented with mechanical aptitude and hands-on trouble-shooting / problem-solving skills.

• Ability to multi-task, maintain flexibility, travel, and work independently and collaboratively with minimal supervision.

• Detail-oriented mindset with mechanical aptitude and hands-on problem‑solving skills.

• Strong commitment to safety and adherence to 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.

• 3+ years of relevant environmental experience, including fieldwork.

• EIT or GIT certification.

• Experience recording/writing detailed technical data and reports.

• Familiarity working with regulatory agencies or subcontractors.

• Local candidates.

• Conduct field activities including environmental sampling, drilling oversight, well installation, remedial pilot testing, construction oversight, and O&M of remedial systems.

• Assist with monitoring of air, soil vapor, groundwater, and system performance.

• Compile, analyze, and interpret environmental data; contribute to technical reports.

• Support preparation of environmental compliance plans, permits, and reports (air quality, hazardous waste, spill prevention, stormwater, wastewater).

• Assist in ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations.

• Work within defined scope, budget, quality, and schedule expectations.

• Communicate and coordinate with subcontractors, regulators, tenants, and clients during project activities.

For the Consultant, Engineering or Geologist position, the anticipated annual base pay is $74,000–$100,083 (USD). Actual pay will depend on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. In some cases, pay may fall outside this range. This role may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are not bonus eligible).

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and other applicable benefits to eligible employees.

Note
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Bonuses, commissions, and other forms of additional compensation are not guaranteed and subject to the sole discretion of ERM and its policies and procedures.

Who We Are:
As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.

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