Consultant, Scientist

About the role

At ERM, you won’t just support projects—you’ll help shape sustainable infrastructure solutions that power communities and protect the environment. This role offers the opportunity to deepen technical expertise while collaborating with industry leaders on renewable energy and electric transmission projects that truly matter.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support on environmental impact assessments and sustainability-related projects.
• Prepare plans, permits, and reports related to wetlands, stormwater, NPDES, and wastewater programs.
• Conduct environmental compliance assessments and support implementation of corrective actions to meet federal, state, and local regulations.
• Perform fieldwork, including ecological field studies and site assessments.
• Deliver general environmental compliance support, including on-site client assistance as needed.
• Compile, evaluate, and interpret environmental data; contribute to high-quality technical report preparation.
• Execute project tasks within scope, budget, and schedule expectations while meeting ERM’s quality standards.
• Collaborate with Partners-in-Charge and Project Managers to deliver exceptional client value and project outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, environmental studies, or a related science discipline, or equivalent experience (8+ years).
• 2-3 years (5 years preferred) of relevant environmental consulting experience and/or professional internships.
• Strong commitment to health and safety in both field and office environments.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to document and interpret technical data.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets, databases, and data analysis tools.
• Detail-oriented mindset with strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Able to manage multiple priorities, work independently with minimal supervision, and adapt to changing project needs.
• Willingness and ability to travel as project demands require.

Preferred Experience

• Experience supporting environmental impact assessments and compliance programs in the energy sector.
• Familiarity with wetlands, stormwater, NPDES, and wastewater permitting and reporting.
• Local or regional knowledge of Minnesota and surrounding regulatory environments.

Benefits

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.

Pay

The anticipated annual base pay for this position is $70,500–$97,429 (USD). Actual pay will depend on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs.

Schedule

Actual hours may vary based on project needs.