Consulting Senior Associate, Geologist

Kick-start your environmental consulting career where hands-on fieldwork meets real-world impact. If you’re early in your career and eager to apply your geology or environmental science background in the field, this role offers the opportunity to learn from industry experts, work on meaningful remediation projects, and build the technical foundation needed for professional registration—all while supporting projects that protect communities and the environment.

About the role

As a Consulting Senior Associate, Geologist, based in New Orleans, you’ll play a critical role in investigating and remediating complex environmental challenges across Texas and the Gulf Business Unit. Your work will directly support regulatory compliance, responsible land redevelopment, and the safe management of environmental risks—making a tangible difference for clients and communities alike. This role is ideal for someone looking to grow their technical expertise through hands-on fieldwork while gaining exposure to ERM’s full spectrum of environmental services.

Responsibilities

• Support site investigation, remediation, and hazardous waste management projects from field execution through reporting
• Contribute high-quality environmental data used for regulatory decision-making and client strategies
• Help implement innovative investigation and remediation technologies alongside ERM’s technical experts
• Build the experience and competencies required to pursue professional licensure
• Conduct field activities including soil, sediment, groundwater, and surface water sampling
• Oversee drilling operations, soil borings, monitoring well installation, development, purging, and sampling
• Perform aquifer testing, soil logging, and construction oversight
• Coordinate subcontractors for drilling, surveying, and laboratory services
• Support environmental remediation projects, including system operations and maintenance
• Compile, evaluate, and interpret environmental media data
• Assist with regulatory reporting, including data review, figures, and technical exhibits
• Perform Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments for property transactions
• Support compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations
• Communicate effectively with subcontractors, regulators, tenants, and clients during field activities
• Deliver work in alignment with project budgets, schedules, and quality expectations
• Travel regionally up to 50% as project needs require

Requirements

• BS in Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 1+ years of relevant experience, or strong interest in field-based environmental work
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to document and interpret technical data
• Ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced consulting environment while meeting deadlines
• Detail-oriented mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Commitment to safety and adherence to all health and safety protocols
• Valid driver's license and ability to operate a company vehicle

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior environmental fieldwork experience
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification
• Familiarity with environmental sampling methods, drilling oversight, or remediation systems

About the company

As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk, and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.