Consultant, Science/Engineering

About the role

As a Consultant, Science/Engineering at ERM, you play a critical role in safely transforming contaminated and industrial sites into spaces ready for reuse. Your work helps clients manage risk, meet regulatory requirements, and move forward with confidence—while supporting ERM’s mission to deliver sustainable, practical solutions for complex environmental challenges.

Responsibilities

• Collect building material, air, and noise samples and interpret the data.
• Perform asbestos and lead-based paint inspections as a lead or other building materials as required for the project.
• Follow written scopes of work and take detailed field notes.
• Plan and execute remediation and DDD construction projects, including design reviews, constructability assessments, cost estimates, and pre-construction coordination.
• Prepare remediation, construction, demolition, and decommissioning bid packages and engineering cost estimates.
• Provide day-to-day oversight of contractors, subcontractors, inspectors, and field staff to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient execution of work.
• Monitor project progress, schedules, and site activities; identify risks and support timely resolution.
• Review contractor submittals such as RFIs, change orders, and compliance documentation.
• Serve as Field Safety Officer on assigned projects, developing and implementing site-specific Health & Safety Plans, conducting daily safety briefings, and maintaining safety records.
• Perform construction management and quality assurance services across earthwork, site restoration, remedial systems, and disposal facilities.
• Act as a liaison between field teams and ERM Project Managers, ensuring field execution aligns with project plans and specifications.

Requirements

• Required BA/BS in Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• Certified Asbestos Inspector (sampler) state(s) licensed.
• 3–5 years of relevant industrial hygiene or environmental consulting experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with colleagues, clients, and project teams.
• Experience with asbestos, mold, and lead sampling.
• Working knowledge of applicable OSHA and EPA regulations.
• Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred

• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification.
• Experience with demolition, decommissioning, and decontamination (DDD) projects.
• Familiarity with contractor oversight, bid packages, and cost estimating.

Qualifications

• Required BA/BS in Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• Certified Asbestos Inspector (sampler) state(s) licensed.
• 3–5 years of relevant industrial hygiene or environmental consulting experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with colleagues, clients, and project teams.
• Experience with asbestos, mold, and lead sampling.
• Working knowledge of applicable OSHA and EPA regulations.
• Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Skills

• Ability to collect and interpret data from building materials, air, and noise samples.
• Expertise in performing asbestos and lead-based paint inspections.
• Knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to oversee and manage contractors and subcontractors.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

The anticipated annual base pay for the Consultant, Science/Engineering position is $74,250–$103,128 (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: Bonuses, commissions, and other forms of additional compensation are not guaranteed and subject to the sole discretion of ERM and its policies and procedures.