Consulting Associate, Scientist

About the role

In this role, you won’t just support projects—you’ll contribute to environmental assessments and solutions that help clients meet regulatory requirements and responsibly move development forward. At ERM, your work directly supports better environmental and social outcomes on local and global projects.

Responsibilities

• Support NEPA Environmental Assessments (EA) and Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) for domestic and international development projects
• Aid in biological and ecological field surveys, data collection, and literature reviews
• Prepare and contribute to technical reports, environmental documentation, and client deliverables
• Support the preparation of multi-media plans and permits, including coordination with agencies such as FERC, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, and state agencies
• Provide technical support on land use planning, facility siting, risk assessment, and water resources management
• Collaborate with Project Managers, clients, regulators, subcontractors, and internal teams
• Deliver work within defined scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, natural science, environmental engineering, or a related discipline (minimum 3.0 GPA)
• Recent graduate to 2 years of relevant environmental experience, including internships or fieldwork
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing or contributing to technical documentation
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, work independently, and adapt in a fast-paced consulting environment
• Commitment to safety and quality standards

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

• Familiarity with NEPA processes or environmental permitting
• Experience working with or supporting regulatory agencies

Benefits

• 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
• Potential for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are not bonus eligible)

Pay

The anticipated annual base pay for the Consulting Associate, Scientist position is $65,600–$81,353 (USD). Actual pay will depend on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs.

Schedule

This position may involve frequent travel to various client locations across a large geographical area.