Consulting Associate, Engineer

ERM • New Orleans, LA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

ERM is seeking an entry-level Consulting Associate to join its Safe & Sustainable Operations team in Houston, Texas, or New Orleans, Louisiana. The role provides hands-on experience in environmental compliance, EHS management systems, and auditing programs while supporting complex projects for Oil & Gas, Chemical, Technology, and Power clients. The associate will work with ERM experts and colleagues across teams and geographies, with access to mentorship, knowledge-sharing, and ongoing learning.

The role supports clients in meeting regulatory requirements, reducing risk, and improving environmental performance. It includes technical assistance on compliance and management-system projects, regulatory assessments, audits, corrective actions, and on-site EHS support. The position also contributes to project delivery and client relationships. Local candidates are preferred, and the position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship. A valid driver’s license and/or ability to operate a company vehicle is required because duties involve frequent travel to client locations across a large geographical area.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Recent graduate to 1 year of relevant experience.
• Ability and willingness to travel.
• Proficiency with MS Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Strong commitment to health and safety, including adherence to established safety protocols.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with strong organization and analytical abilities.
• Valid driver’s license and/or ability to operate a company vehicle, due to frequent travel to client locations across a large geographical area.
• Ability to multitask, remain flexible, work independently, and operate with minimal supervision.
• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Local candidates preferred.
• Master’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Exposure to recording, analyzing, and writing detailed technical data and reports.
• EIT, ASP, CHMM, or similar certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance on environmental compliance projects, management system development and implementation, compliance assurance, and auditing.
• Develop procedures, plans, permit applications, and technical reports.
• Assess regulatory compliance across multiple environmental programs and media.
• Conduct compliance audits and support follow-up corrective actions aligned with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Deliver on-site EHS compliance support at client facilities.
• Design and implement environmental and EHS management systems and programs.
• Support ERM Partners-in-Charge and Project Managers in successfully delivering client projects.
• Build and maintain collaborative client relationships that support repeat business.
• Work closely with ERM colleagues across teams and geographies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level