Senior Consultant, Scientist

About the role

Join ERM’s growing team in Pittsburgh and take ownership of impactful site investigation and remediation projects from day one. As a Senior Consultant, Scientist, you'll play a critical part in helping organizations understand and manage environmental risks tied to property transactions and site operations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments that guide high-stakes commercial and industrial transactions
• Contribute to accurate environmental risk evaluations through field sampling, data analysis, and reporting
• Support safe and compliant project execution aligned with regulatory and ASTM standards
• Grow into increasing responsibility for task and project management while working alongside industry experts

Requirements

• Required Bachelor’s degree in geology, hydrogeology, engineering, environmental science, environmental management, or a related discipline
• 2–5 years of relevant experience, including internships or early-career roles
• Strong communication, organization, and technical writing skills
• Able to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and adapt to changing project needs
• Commitment to health and safety protocols

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.

Preferred Experience

• Conducting Phase I ESAs and Phase II site investigations
• Field experience with soil, groundwater, and vapor intrusion sampling
• Familiarity with ASTM standards and environmental due diligence processes
• Exposure to coordinating subcontractors (drilling, labs, surveying)

Skills

• Technical proficiency in environmental assessment and remediation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Project management and leadership abilities

Benefits

At ERM, you'll have access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development opportunities

Pay

Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible work hours to accommodate project demands.

Who We Are

We are the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, partnering with the world’s leading organizations to create innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlock commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.

We believe diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to building a strong and effective team. 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.

Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.