Consulting Associate, Site Investigation and Remediation Technician

ERM • St. Louis, MO

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

Kickstart your consulting career with ERM as a Consulting Associate, Site Investigation and Remediation Technician based in St. Louis, Missouri, where you’ll gain hands-on experience tackling real-world environmental challenges across the Midwest and beyond. In this role, you’ll work alongside industry experts to apply innovative investigation and remediation techniques, contribute to meaningful site solutions, and build the practical experience needed to grow your career and pursue professional registration—all while making a tangible impact on environmental outcomes. This role plays a critical part in supporting environmental site investigations and remediation projects that protect communities, restore impacted environments, and enable sustainable development. Your contributions will directly support data-driven decisions and compliant, effective remediation strategies across diverse project sites.

Requirements

• BS in engineering (chemical, civil, or environmental), geology, hydrogeology, environmental science, or related degree, or equivalent experience
• 0–1 years of experience, including task management and field implementation of remediation projects
• Strong commitment to safety, including adherence to established Health and Safety protocols
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with strong organizational and analytical abilities
• Ability to document and communicate technical data clearly in reports
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
• 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

• Environmental fieldwork experience
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification
• Experience supporting technical data collection and report writing

Responsibilities

• Support the successful execution of environmental site investigation and remediation projects
• Contribute to accurate data collection, analysis, and reporting that informs client and regulatory decisions
• Help implement sustainable and innovative remediation approaches
• Ensure activities meet regulatory standards and project expectations for quality, budget, and schedule
• Conduct fieldwork including sampling, drilling, well installation, and assessment of soil, groundwater, free-phase product, and vapor intrusion
• Support remedial pilot testing and oversee remedial system construction activities
• Assist with groundwater and system performance monitoring and optimization
• Compile and evaluate environmental data; contribute to technical report preparation
• Prepare environmental compliance plans and permits, as well as detailed site assessment and remediation reports
• Perform Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments to support property transactions
• Support compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations
• Work within project scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations
• Communicate effectively with subcontractors, regulatory agencies, tenants, and clients during field activities

Benefits

• Opportunity to gain hands-on experience tackling real-world environmental challenges
• Work alongside industry experts
• Apply innovative investigation and remediation techniques
• Contribute to meaningful site solutions
• Build practical experience needed to grow your career and pursue professional registration
• Make a tangible impact on environmental outcomes
• Support environmental site investigations and remediation projects that protect communities, restore impacted environments, and enable sustainable development
• Support data-driven decisions and compliant, effective remediation strategies across diverse project sites
• Opportunity for ongoing development across a variety of subject areas related to technical, business, and personal growth

What This Job Offers

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