Engineer

ERM•New Orleans, LA

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

ERM is seeking a hands-on Consultant, Geologist/Scientist/Engineer to join our Gulf Business Unit, based in New Orleans, Louisiana or Houston, Texas, supporting impactful site investigation, remediation, demolition/decommissioning, and hazardous waste management projects. This role is ideal for an experienced environmental professional who thrives in the field, collaborates well with multidisciplinary teams, and is eager to continue building technical depth toward professional registration—while contributing to projects that protect communities and the environment. ERM’s work directly supports safer, more sustainable land use and infrastructure across the Gulf Coast and beyond. In this role, you will contribute to projects that address legacy contamination, enable property transactions, and ensure compliance with complex regulatory frameworks—helping clients manage risk responsibly while delivering meaningful environmental outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in geology, hydrogeology, environmental engineering, environmental science, environmental policy, or a related natural science (minimum 3.0 GPA), or 8+ years of relevant professional experience in lieu of a degree
2+ years of relevant environmental consulting or related experience, including a strong interest in field-based work
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced consulting environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience documenting and reporting technical data
Commitment to safety and adherence to established Health & Safety protocols
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.
Flexibility to manage multiple assignments while meeting quality, budget, and schedule expectations
This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a related discipline
Professional or in‑progress registration (PG, PE, GIT, or EIT)
State and/or federal environmental regulatory knowledge or experience
40-hour HAZWOPER training
Experience with vegetation GPS mapping and/or wetland delineations
Local candidates with familiarity in the Gulf Coast regulatory and environmental landscape

Responsibilities

Conduct fieldwork including soil, sediment, groundwater, and surface water sampling; aquifer testing; drilling oversight and soil logging
Oversee soil borings, monitoring well installation, development, purging, and sampling
Coordinate drilling, surveying, and laboratory subcontractors
Provide construction oversight for remediation projects and support operation and maintenance of remediation systems
Perform data interpretation and prepare site work plans, technical memoranda, figures, spreadsheets, and reports
Support Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments for property transactions
Assist with regulatory compliance at the federal, state, and local levels
Communicate effectively with project managers, subcontractors, regulators, clients, and stakeholders during field activities
Support team-based project delivery while reporting primarily to Project Managers