Consulting Associate, Geologist

ERM•Walnut Creek, CA

2d•$68,000 - $86,500•Hybrid

About The Position

Based in Walnut Creek, California, the Consulting Associate, Geologist supports site investigation, remediation, environmental compliance, and due diligence projects at industrial and commercial facilities. The role provides hands-on field experience and the opportunity to work alongside ERM technical experts while building foundational skills and project exposure for professional registration and a long-term consulting career. The successful candidate contributes to quality project delivery and client service, supporting field activities, data interpretation, technical documents, environmental compliance, and project coordination. The position requires frequent travel to client locations across a large geographical area and a strong commitment to following health and safety protocols. The role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship. The anticipated annual base pay is $68,000–$86,500 USD. Actual pay depends on factors including education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. The role may be eligible for discretionary bonus pay, subject to ERM policies and procedures. ERM offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

BS in Geology, Hydrogeology, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
Less than 1 year of relevant environmental experience, including internships, co-ops, or other related experience.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational and analytical skills.
Valid driver's license and/or ability to operate a company vehicle; duties include frequent travel to client locations across a large geographical area.
Ability to multitask, maintain flexibility, travel, and work independently with minimal supervision.
Strong commitment to safety, including following established Health and Safety protocols.
The position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

GIT certification.
Experience recording and preparing detailed technical data and reports.
Prior experience supporting environmental investigation, remediation, compliance, or due diligence projects.
Familiarity with environmental sampling methods and field documentation.
Experience working in industrial or commercial site environments.

Responsibilities

Participate in field work, including soil, sediment, groundwater, and surface water sampling; aquifer testing; soil logging; soil boring and monitoring well installation; well development; purging and sampling; and construction oversight.
Participate in construction oversight on environmental remediation projects and in operations and maintenance of environmental remediation systems.
Assist with data interpretation and preparation of site work plans, spreadsheets, figures, and technical reports.
Assist with Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments supporting property transfer and transactional due diligence activities.
Provide general environmental compliance support to clients, including on-site assistance as needed.
Support multiple projects while maintaining quality, schedule, and budget expectations.
Focus on team project delivery, taking direction primarily from Project Managers.
Work within quality, budget, schedule, and scope-specific expectations.
Assist in ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

Benefits

Paid time off, including vacation, sick, and floating holidays.
Parental leave.
Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Life insurance.
Disability insurance.
AD&D insurance.
401(k).
Other applicable benefits for eligible employees.
The role may be eligible for discretionary bonus pay; casual and fixed term/flex force employees are not bonus eligible.