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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