Consulting Associate, Sustainable Operations

ERM • Holland, MI

20h • Onsite

About The Position

ERM is seeking a Consulting Associate, Sustainable Operations to join our growing team in Holland, Michigan. In this role, you’ll support technically complex environmental compliance and sustainability projects while building core consulting and project management skills. You’ll work alongside experienced consultants on impactful projects for large industrial and global clients—gaining hands-on experience across compliance, air quality, remediation, and due diligence. This is an excellent opportunity for an early‑career professional who is detail‑oriented, technically curious, and motivated to grow within a collaborative consulting environment. Why This Role Matters You’ll help organizations meet environmental requirements, reduce risk, and improve sustainable operations—contributing directly to regulatory compliance, environmental protection, and responsible business practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering; Chemistry; Environmental Science; or a related discipline
• 1–2 years of relevant environmental experience, including internships or co-op experience
• Strong working knowledge of spreadsheets and databases
• High attention to detail, strong time management skills, and a proactive, inquisitive mindset
• Effective written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree and/or Professional Engineer (PE) license a plus
• Experience preparing technical documentation and reports preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for EHS compliance, air quality management, site investigation and remediation, and environmental due diligence projects.
• Prepare environmental plans, permits, and reports related to: Hazardous waste, Air quality, Stormwater, NPDES, and wastewater, Spill prevention, EPCRA Tier II and TRI reporting.
• Conduct environmental compliance assessments and support corrective action implementation in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Perform air quality analyses, including: Emissions inventories, Air pollutant quantification, Evaluation of air pollution control technologies.
• Support Phase I Environmental Site Assessments for real estate and transaction-related projects.
• Participate in fieldwork activities such as sampling, drilling, well installation, ecological field studies, construction oversight, and remedial system operation and maintenance.
• Provide on-site environmental compliance support to clients, as needed.
• Compile, analyze, and interpret data; contribute to high-quality technical reports.
• Manage multiple tasks and projects within defined scope, budget, schedule, and quality expectations.
• Support ERM Project Managers and Partners-in-Charge with project execution and coordination.

Benefits

• ERM does not accept recruiting agency 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.
• All personal information will be handled confidentially and in compliance with data protection laws.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees