Consulting Associate, Environmental Due Diligence

ERM•New York, NY

2d•$74,000 - $95,293•Hybrid

About The Position

ERM is hiring a Consulting Associate, Environmental Due Diligence, for its M&A Transaction Advisory team. The position is based in Manhattan, NY or Syracuse, NY, with a hybrid arrangement, and is open to other locations. The role supports global corporations and financial institutions in evaluating environmental, health, and safety (EHS) and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risks during mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures. The associate helps identify environmental and compliance issues, liabilities, risks, and opportunities that inform transaction decisions and support client compliance and operational excellence. The position involves delivering due diligence for complex, multi-site portfolios across local, national, and global markets. Work includes assessments aligned with ASTM Phase I standards and global protocols, compliance reviews, and detailed reporting on environmental liability risks and operational compliance at industrial facilities. The associate collaborates with project managers and coordinates with clients, ERM teams, vendors, and multi-person teams across regions to deliver projects within scope, budget, and schedule while meeting ERM quality standards. Applicants should have a bachelor's or master's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field, or at least six years of equivalent experience. The role requires 0–2+ years in environmental consulting with due diligence exposure, knowledge of ASTM Phase I standards, an understanding of business and legal concepts in transactions, strong communication and organizational skills, and the ability to write comprehensive technical reports. Flexibility to multitask, travel, and work independently with minimal supervision is expected. The position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship. The anticipated annual base pay is $74,000–$95,293 USD. Actual compensation depends on factors including education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. The role may be eligible for bonus pay, subject to ERM policies and discretion. Eligible employees may receive a benefits package including paid time off, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, AD&D insurance, and a 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, among other applicable benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field, or at least 6 years of equivalent experience.
0–2+ years of experience in environmental consulting, with exposure to due diligence projects.
Solid knowledge of ASTM Phase I standards.
Understanding of business and legal concepts in transactions.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Ability to write comprehensive technical reports.
Flexibility to multitask, travel, and work independently with minimal supervision.
Not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Industry experience in Energy, Manufacturing, Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Infrastructure, Transportation, or Retail sectors.

Responsibilities

Deliver EHS and ESG due diligence for complex, multi-site portfolios across local, national, and global markets.
Perform EHS and ESG due diligence projects for multinational clients, managing multi-person teams across regions.
Conduct assessments aligned with ASTM Phase I standards and global protocols, including compliance reviews.
Prepare detailed reports assessing environmental liability risks and operational compliance at industrial facilities.
Collaborate with project managers to identify risks and opportunities in transactions.
Communicate with clients, ERM teams, and vendors to support project success.
Deliver projects within scope, budget, and schedule while maintaining ERM quality standards.
Support clients in achieving compliance and operational excellence during mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.