Consulting Associate, Scientist or Engineer

ERM•Irvine, CA

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

ERM is seeking an early-career Consulting Associate, Scientist or Engineer to join its team in Irvine, California. The role supports environmental consulting projects throughout Southern California, working alongside Project Managers, technical experts, and Partners. It offers hands-on field and office experience in environmental due diligence, compliance, site investigations, and sustainability services, while building technical and project management skills. The Consulting Associate helps clients address environmental and sustainability challenges through ERM’s multidisciplinary teams. The position requires local travel across Southern California and occasional overnight travel based on business needs, as well as outdoor field work in varying weather conditions. A valid driver’s license and/or ability to operate a company vehicle is required. The position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship. The anticipated annual base pay is $70,304–$81,400. Actual pay depends on factors including education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs; in some cases it may fall outside the range. The role may be eligible for discretionary bonus pay, subject to ERM policies and procedures. ERM offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package. ERM describes itself as the largest global pure-play sustainability consultancy, partnering with leading organizations to address sustainability challenges. Its multidisciplinary experts support clients on environmental, health, safety, risk, and social issues through a “boots to boardroom” service model. ERM emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion and is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, civil, environmental, or mechanical engineering, or a related discipline.
0+ years of relevant experience; internships and academic research will be considered.
Ability to handle multiple project assignments and meet strict deadlines in a consulting environment.
Ability to multitask, remain flexible, and develop the ability to work independently.
Ability to travel locally across Southern California and occasionally stay overnight based on business needs.
Ability to perform outdoor field work in various weather conditions and lift up to 50 lbs.
Enthusiasm, drive, agility, and innovation.
Willingness to learn new digital tools and applications.
Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, and analytical skills, including experience recording technical data and preparing reports.
Dependability, integrity, respect, a positive outlook, and a strong client focus.
Valid driver’s license and/or ability to operate a company vehicle; frequent travel to client locations is required.
Not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

40-hour HAZWOPER training, or willingness to obtain it.
Familiarity with California regulatory agencies, including DTSC, Regional Water Quality Control Boards, and SCAQMD.
Working knowledge of CEQA requirements.
GIS experience.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Responsibilities

Draft Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) reports, including site reconnaissance, historical records review, and regulatory database research in accordance with ASTM E1527-21.
Provide technical assistance on environmental compliance, management systems, and due diligence transaction projects.
Support environmental due diligence and site investigations, including field work such as site inspections and soil, groundwater, and soil vapor sampling.
Assist clients with environmental compliance and permitting across air, water, waste, and hazardous materials regulatory programs.
Compile, manage, and analyze environmental data, and prepare tables, figures, and technical reports.
Support environmental, health, and safety (EHS) audits and sustainability initiatives, including emissions inventories and regulatory reporting.

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.
Potential eligibility for discretionary bonus pay, subject to ERM policies and procedures.