Consulting Associate, Engineer/Geologist/Scientist
ERM is a global leader in sustainability consulting, and they are seeking a Consulting Associate, Environmental Geologist/Scientist based in Manhattan, New York. This role involves supporting environmental site investigations and remediation projects, ensuring regulatory compliance, and contributing to sustainability efforts.
Responsibilities
- Conduct 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
- Coordinate and direct drilling, surveying, and laboratory services
- Support environmental remediation/demolition projects and O&M of remediation systems
- Compile and evaluate soil, groundwater, air, sediment, and other environmental data
- Assist in preparing reports for regulatory agency submittals
- Review groundwater chemistry data and prepare figures/exhibits for regulatory reporting
- Perform Phase I and II environmental site assessments to support property transfer transactions
- Assist with compliance related to federal, state, and local environmental regulations
- Manage assignments within defined quality, budget, and schedule expectations
- Communicate with project teams, subcontractors, regulatory agencies, tenants, and clients during field activities
Skills
- 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—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
- Ability to travel up to 75% regionally, including multiple overnight stays; approximately 25% office-based work
- This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship
- Environmental fieldwork experience
- 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life
- Disability
- AD&D insurance
- 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP
- Other applicable benefits to eligible employees
- Bonus pay (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are not bonus eligible)
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