Consulting Associate - Engineer/Geologist/Scientist

4w1 month ago

ERM

Manhattan, US · Full-time · $66,000 – $88,775

About this role

Kick-start your environmental career with hands-on fieldwork, real impact, and mentorship from industry-leading experts. As a Consulting Associate based in Manhattan, you’ll contribute to projects that protect ecosystems, advance remediation technologies, and support communities across the Great Lakes Northeast region.

You will support environmental site investigations and remediation projects, bringing scientific accuracy to field sampling programs and data collection. Your work ensures regulatory compliance through high-quality documentation and collaborative fieldwork, directly influencing client decisions and environmental health.

You’ll work with a collaborative team that values curiosity, safety, and innovation, while exploring the full spectrum of environmental consulting. This includes learning cutting-edge investigation methods and collaborating with technical specialists on complex challenges.

The role provides mentorship from industry-leading experts and builds the foundation needed for future professional registration. You’ll strengthen ERM’s commitment to sustainability and help clients reduce environmental risk, shaping stronger and more sustainable communities.

Requirements

BS in geology, hydrogeology, environmental science, or environmental engineering; or 8+ years of equivalent experience.
Recent graduate to 2 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.

Responsibilities

Support environmental site investigations and remediation projects that influence major development, infrastructure, and cleanup efforts.
Bring scientific accuracy to field sampling programs, environmental data collection, and reporting.
Ensure regulatory compliance through high-quality documentation and collaborative fieldwork.
Strengthen ERM’s commitment to sustainability and help clients reduce environmental risk.
Collaborate with technical specialists on cutting-edge investigation methods and complex environmental challenges.
Prepare technical reports and data summaries for client and regulatory review.

Benefits

Mentorship from industry-leading experts in environmental consulting.
Foundation building for future professional registration (PG, PE, or similar).
Exposure to cutting-edge investigation methods and remediation technologies.
Opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that protect ecosystems and communities.