Consulting Associate, Scientist or Engineer

ERM•Irvine, CA

10d•$70,304 - $81,400•Hybrid

About The Position

ERM is seeking an early-career Consulting Associate, Scientist or Engineer to join its growing team in Irvine, California. The role supports environmental consulting projects throughout Southern California and provides hands-on exposure to environmental due diligence, compliance, site investigations, and sustainability services. The employee will work with experienced Project Managers, technical experts, Partners, and multidisciplinary teams, gaining field and office experience while developing technical and project management skills. The position helps clients address environmental and sustainability challenges and supports projects intended to protect human health, the environment, and business operations. Duties span environmental assessments, compliance and permitting, investigations, EHS audits, and sustainability initiatives. Local travel across Southern California and occasional overnight travel may be needed. Field work takes place outdoors in various weather conditions and may require lifting up to 50 pounds. A valid driver's license and/or ability to operate a company vehicle is required. Immigration sponsorship is not available. The anticipated annual base pay is $70,304–$81,400. Actual compensation may vary based on education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs; in some cases, pay may fall outside the stated range. The role may be eligible for discretionary bonus pay, subject to ERM policies and procedures. ERM offers eligible employees paid time off, parental leave, insurance coverage, a 401(k), and other applicable benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in environmental science, civil, environmental, or mechanical engineering, or a related discipline.
Zero or more years of relevant experience; internships and academic research will be considered.
Ability to handle multiple project assignments simultaneously 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 travel overnight based on business needs.
Ability to perform outdoor field work in various weather conditions and lift up to 50 pounds.
Enthusiasm, drive, agility, and an innovative mindset.
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, due to frequent travel to client locations across a large geographical area.

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 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.