Consulting Associate, Environmental Scientist (Assistant Wetland Delineator)

ERM • New Orleans, LA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Launch Your Environmental Consulting Career While Making a Real Difference
Join ERM as a Consulting Associate, Environmental Scientist (Assistant Wetland Delineator) in Houston, Texas or New Orleans, Louisiana, and gain hands-on experience supporting impactful infrastructure, energy, and development projects. This is an exciting opportunity for an early-career environmental professional to work alongside experienced consultants, develop technical field skills, and contribute to projects that help clients make informed decisions while protecting natural resources. If you're passionate about wetlands, environmental stewardship, and building a career in consulting, this role offers a strong foundation for long-term growth and development.
Why This Role Matters
As a Consulting Associate, Environmental Scientist (Assistant Wetland Delineator), you’ll play a critical role in helping clients understand and responsibly manage environmental impacts. Your work supports informed decision-making for infrastructure, energy, and development projects, balancing progress with environmental stewardship.
What Your Impact Is
You’ll provide high-quality analytical and field support as part of ERM’s Impact Assessment team, contributing to wetland delineations, habitat assessments, and permit support across a wide range of projects. Working alongside experienced professionals, you'll help deliver technically sound, fit-for-purpose solutions while building valuable expertise in environmental consulting. Your contributions will support project success, regulatory compliance, and responsible environmental management for clients across multiple industries.

Requirements

• BA/BS or Master’s degree in a natural science discipline, or the equivalency of 8+ years related experience in lieu of education
• 0+ years of professional experience
• Coursework or training in wetland delineation using the 1987 Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual and applicable Regional Supplements
• Familiarity with Army Corps of Engineers Regional Supplements (Arid West and/or Great Plains)
• Ability and willingness to conduct fieldwork up to 75% of the time, outdoors and in variable conditions
• Working knowledge of GPS technologies and map interpretation (e.g., NWI, USGS, aerial imagery)
• Strong commitment to health, safety, and fieldwork best practices
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize tasks, adapt to changing needs, and work independently with minimal supervision
• 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
• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Previous internship, field course, or hands-on experience with wetland delineation or habitat assessments
• Experience collecting, reviewing, or managing environmental field data
• Local or regional familiarity with the Houston area and surrounding environments
• Local candidates preferred

Responsibilities

• Conduct wetland delineations in accordance with the 1987 Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual and Regional Supplements
• Document ordinary high-water marks (OHWM) and geophysical characteristics of waterbodies
• Perform habitat and environmental assessments
• Complete data collection, GPS data management, and quality review
• Support desktop environmental constraints analysis and permitting processes
• Assist with survey report preparation and permit applications
• Participate in fieldwork safely and in alignment with ERM and client safety standards
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members and subject matter experts
• Communicate effectively with clients and internal stakeholders on environmental science matters
• Deliver work in accordance with scope, schedule, budget, and ERM quality standards
• Support the growth and delivery of ERM’s environmental and impact assessment services

Benefits

• ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
• ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

What This Job Offers

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