Consultant, Scientist/Engineer

ERM•Pittsburgh, PA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

At ERM, you won’t just support projects—you’ll help drive them forward, working alongside experienced professionals on some of the most challenging demolition, decontamination, and remediation efforts across North America. As a Consultant, Scientist/Engineer, you play a critical role in safely transforming contaminated and industrial sites into spaces ready for reuse. Your work helps clients manage risk, meet regulatory requirements, and move forward with confidence—while supporting ERM’s mission to deliver sustainable, practical solutions for complex environmental challenges. You’ll be a key contributor to collecting data prior to field execution and construction management for demolition, decommissioning, and remediation projects across oil & gas, industrial manufacturing, and power generation facilities. From asbestos sampling to planning and cost estimating to contractor oversight and safety leadership, your contributions will directly influence project outcomes, schedule adherence, and safe site performance.

Requirements

BA/BS in Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related field
Certified Asbestos Inspector (sampler) state(s) licensed
3–5 years of relevant industrial hygiene or environmental consulting experience preferred.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with colleagues, clients, and project teams.
Experience with asbestos, mold, and lead sampling.
Working knowledge of applicable OSHA and EPA regulations.
Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification
Experience with demolition, decommissioning, and decontamination (DDD) projects
Familiarity with contractor oversight, bid packages, and cost estimating

Responsibilities

Collect building material, air, and noise samples and interpret the data.
Perform asbestos and lead-based paint inspections as a lead or other building materials as required for the project.
Follow written scopes of work and take detailed field notes.
Plan and execute remediation and DDD construction projects, including design reviews, constructability assessments, cost estimates, and pre-construction coordination.
Prepare remediation, construction, demolition, and decommissioning bid packages and engineering cost estimates.
Provide day-to-day oversight of contractors, subcontractors, inspectors, and field staff to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient execution of work.
Monitor project progress, schedules, and site activities; identify risks and support timely resolution.
Review contractor submittits such as RFIs, change orders, and compliance documentation.
Serve as Field Safety Officer on assigned projects, developing and implementing site-specific Health & Safety Plans, conducting daily safety briefings, and maintaining safety records.
Perform construction management and quality assurance services across earthwork, site restoration, remedial systems, and disposal facilities.
Act as a liaison between field teams and ERM Project Managers, ensuring field execution aligns with project plans and specifications.