Consulting Senior Associate, Engineering/Geology/Science
About The Position
Kick-start your environmental career with hands-on fieldwork, real impact, and mentorship from industry-leading experts. As a Consulting Senior Associate, Engineering/Geology/Science based in Cleveland, OH, you’ll contribute to projects that protect ecosystems, advance remediation technologies, and support communities across the Great Lakes Northeast region and beyond. At ERM, you’ll explore the full spectrum of environmental consulting—learning cutting-edge investigation methods, collaborating with technical specialists, and building the foundation needed for future professional registration. If you’re energized by purpose-driven work and ready to grow with a global sustainability leader, this role is your next step. Why This Role Matters: Environmental challenges are increasingly complex—and your work helps solve them. From investigating contamination to supporting remediation and compliance, your contributions will directly influence client decisions, regulatory outcomes, and environmental health. You’ll work with a collaborative team that values curiosity, safety, and innovation, all while shaping stronger and more sustainable communities.
Requirements
- BS in geology, hydrogeology, environmental science, or environmental engineering; Or 8+ years of equivalent experience.
- Recent graduate to 2 years of experience, with interest and willingness to participate in field assignments.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within project teams.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience recording and writing detailed technical data and reports.
- Ability to thrive in a consulting environment— managing multiple tasks, adapting to shifting priorities, and meeting strict deadlines.
- Detail-oriented, with mechanical aptitude and hands-on problem-solving skills.
- Strong commitment to safety and adherence to established Health & Safety protocols.
- 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.
- Ability to travel up to 75% regionally, including multiple overnight stays; approximately 25% office-based work.
- This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- Environmental fieldwork experience.
- 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification.
Responsibilities
- Conduct fieldwork including: Soil, sediment, groundwater, building, waste, and surface water sampling
- Aquifer testing
- Drilling oversight and soil logging
- Soil boring and monitoring well installation
- Well development, purging, and sampling
- Construction oversight
- Coordinate and direct drilling, surveying, and laboratory services.
- Support environmental remediation/demolition projects and O&M of remediation systems.
- Compile and evaluate soil, groundwater, air, sediment, and other environmental data.
- Assist in preparing reports for regulatory agency submittals.
- Review groundwater chemistry data and prepare figures/exhibits for regulatory reporting.
- Perform Phase I and II environmental site assessments to support property transfer transactions.
- Assist with compliance related to federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
- Manage assignments within defined quality, budget, and schedule expectations.
- Communicate with project teams, subcontractors, regulatory agencies, tenants, and clients during field activities.
Benefits
- Mentorship from industry-leading experts
- Opportunity to explore the full spectrum of environmental consulting
- Learning cutting-edge investigation methods
- Collaborating with technical specialists
- Building the foundation needed for future professional registration
- Purpose-driven work
- Opportunity to grow with a global sustainability leader
- Work on projects that protect ecosystems, advance remediation technologies, and support communities
- Collaborative team environment
- Opportunity to shape stronger and more sustainable communities
- Support environmental site investigations and remediation projects
- Contribute to major development, infrastructure, and cleanup efforts
- Apply scientific accuracy to field sampling programs, environmental data collection, and reporting
- Ensure regulatory compliance
- Strengthen ERM’s commitment to sustainability
- Help clients reduce environmental risk
- Diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment
- Diversity as a strength
- Deep technical expertise in addressing environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues
- Comprehensive service model ('boots to boardroom')
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
