Consulting Associate, Environmental Engineer

ERM•New Orleans, LA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

ERM is seeking an early-career Consulting Associate, Environmental Engineer to support site investigation, remediation, and hazardous waste management projects across the Gulf Business Unit. Based in New Orleans, Louisiana, the role involves field investigation, environmental data collection and analysis, technical reporting, and remediation oversight. The associate will work with ERM technical experts and multidisciplinary teams, contractors, regulators, and clients while developing consulting and technical skills and gaining experience that may support future professional registration. Projects primarily serve the regional area, with potential travel elsewhere in the United States and globally. The position requires regional travel of up to 75%, including multiple overnight stays, with approximately 25% office-based work. A valid driver’s license and/or ability to operate a company vehicle is required. This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in geology, hydrogeology, environmental science, or environmental engineering, or equivalent experience.
Recent graduate to one year of experience, including willingness and interest in field assignments.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Effective written and verbal communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
Experience recording or writing detailed technical data and reports.
Ability to manage multiple project assignments, remain flexible, and meet strict deadlines in a consulting environment.
Attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, and hands-on troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Strong commitment to safety and following established health and safety protocols.
Valid driver's license and/or ability to operate a company vehicle.
Ability to travel regionally up to 75%, including multiple overnight stays.

Nice To Haves

Environmental field work experience.
40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification.

Responsibilities

Conduct field work, including soil, sediment, groundwater, and surface water sampling; aquifer testing; drilling oversight and soil logging; soil boring and monitoring well installation; well development, purging, and sampling; and construction oversight.
Coordinate and direct drilling, surveying, and laboratory services.
Provide construction oversight on environmental remediation projects and support operations and maintenance of environmental remediation systems.
Compile and evaluate soil, groundwater, air, sediment, and other environmental data.
Assist in preparing reports for submission to regulatory agencies.
Review groundwater chemistry data and prepare figures and exhibits for regulatory reporting.
Perform Phase I and II environmental site assessments to support property transfer transactions.
Assist in ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Work within quality, budget, schedule, and scope expectations.
Communicate with subcontractors, regulatory agents, tenants, and clients during field activities.
Follow established health and safety protocols.