Consulting Associate, Environmental Engineering

About the role

Kick-start your environmental engineering career on projects that make a real-world difference. At ERM, early career professionals don’t just observe impactful work—they help shape it. We’re looking for a motivated, detail-oriented Consulting Associate, Environmental Engineering to join our growing team in Philadelphia (Malvern), PA.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and execution of remediation systems for groundwater, sediment, soil, and vapor at active and inactive sites
• Apply in-situ and ex-situ remediation technologies, from emerging approaches to traditional treatment systems
• Contribute to technically rigorous projects for large industrial and global clients, gaining exposure across project lifecycles
• Build a strong foundation in consulting, field execution, and client interaction early in your career

Requirements

• Curiosity, accountability, and a desire to learn through hands-on experience
• Comfortable balancing office-based technical work with field assignments and collaborating with diverse teams
• Take pride in delivering quality work, staying organized, and communicating clearly—whether onsite, in the office, or with clients and regulators

Qualifications

• Required Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or Geotechnical Engineering with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Or 8 years of equivalent experience in lieu of education
• Recent graduate to 2 years of relevant experience
• Willingness and ability to travel (~75% regional travel with multiple overnight stays; ~25% office work)
• Strong writing, organizational, and analytical skills
• Able to manage multiple assignments concurrently and multitask
• Detail-oriented and thorough approach to work
• 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

Preferred

• Master’s degree in a related engineering discipline
• Environmental fieldwork experience
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification
• Understanding of civil/geotechnical engineering design, including:
• Geosynthetics
• Stormwater management design
• Roadway design
• Erosion and sediment control design
• Grading and landfill closure design
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D and earthworks computations