Consulting Senior Associate, Technical Due Diligence / Infrastructure

About the role

At ERM, as a Consulting Senior Associate, Technical Due Diligence / Infrastructure, based in Houston, TX or Manhattan, NY, you’ll work at the intersection of engineering, sustainability, and finance—helping global clients make smarter, more sustainable investment choices.

Responsibilities

• Support high-profile transaction advisory projects for infrastructure funds, private equity firms, banks, and energy companies
• Contribute to buy-side, sell-side, and project financing due diligence that influences major investment outcomes
• Help expand ERM’s Infrastructure M&A service line, strengthening our position in a fast-growing market
• Collaborate with a global network of 80+ M&A consultants, SMEs, and Partners
• Deliver insights that balance technical rigor, commercial viability, and sustainability considerations

Requirements

• Required Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or similar). Or equivalent experience.
• 1–2 years of experience in technical consulting, engineering, or operations within energy or infrastructure sectors
• Strong ability to analyze technical documentation and identify risks/opportunities related to: Asset integrity, Operational performance, Management systems, Business plans
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Strong report writing and presentation skills
• High attention to quality and commitment to delivering accurate, client-ready outputs
• Experience understanding and breaking down process flow diagrams

Qualifications

• Preferred Master’s degree in Engineering
• Experience managing or supporting complex, multi-workstream projects
• Exposure to technical due diligence or transaction advisory
• Corporate finance qualification or strong commercial awareness
• Understanding of Capex and Opex cost structures for infrastructure and energy assets
• Bilingual in Spanish
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally for site visits

Skills

• Technical consulting
• Engineering
• Operations
• Financial analysis
• Due diligence
• Project management
• Technical writing
• Client relations

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
• Potential for bonus pay based on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs

Pay

The anticipated annual base pay for the Consulting Senior Associate, Technical Due Diligence / Infrastructure position is $74,000–$100,580 (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.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate the demands of the role.