Consulting Senior Associate, Environmental Scientist (Assistant Wetland Delineator)
About The Position
At ERM, early‑career professionals don’t just assist on projects — they build the foundation for a meaningful consulting career rooted in science, collaboration, and real‑world impact. As a Consulting Senior Associate, Environmental Scientist (Assistant Wetland Delineator) based in New Orleans, Louisiana or Houston, Texas, you will contribute directly to field‑based environmental assessments that guide responsible development across infrastructure, energy, and land‑use projects. This role offers hands‑on learning, exposure to industry‑leading experts, and the opportunity to apply technical skills in environments where your work truly matters — all within a global sustainability consulting firm known for purpose‑driven work and technical excellence. Wetlands and water resources play a critical role in ecosystem health, climate resilience, and sustainable development. In this position, your field expertise and technical contributions help clients understand environmental constraints, meet regulatory requirements, and make informed decisions that protect natural resources. Your work supports ERM’s Impact Assessment services and reinforces our commitment to balancing development with environmental stewardship. As part of ERM’s Impact Assessment team, you will support a broad portfolio of projects through fieldwork, data collection, analysis, and reporting. You will contribute to wetland delineations, habitat assessments, and environmental constraints analyses while collaborating closely with experienced environmental scientists and multidisciplinary teams. Your efforts help ensure ERM delivers high‑quality, technically sound solutions that meet client needs — safely, efficiently, and to the highest professional standards.
Requirements
- BA/BS or Master’s degree in a natural science discipline, or the equivalency of 8+ years of related experience in lieu of education
- 1+ years of professional experience
- Coursework or training in wetland delineation using the 1987 Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual and applicable Regional Supplements
- Familiarity with Army Corps of Engineers Regional Supplements (Arid West and/or Great Plains)
- Ability and willingness to conduct fieldwork up to 75% of the time, outdoors and in variable conditions
- Working knowledge of GPS technologies and map interpretation (e.g., NWI, USGS, aerial imagery)
- Strong commitment to health, safety, and fieldwork best practices
- Effective written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize competing tasks, adapt to changing priorities, and work independently with minimal supervision
- 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
- Previous internship, field course, or hands‑on experience with wetland delineation or habitat assessments
- Experience collecting, reviewing, or managing environmental field data
- Local or regional familiarity with the Houston area and surrounding environments
- Local candidates preferred
Responsibilities
- Conduct wetland delineations in accordance with the 1987 Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual and applicable Regional Supplements
- Document ordinary high‑water marks (OHWM) and geophysical characteristics of waterbodies
- Perform habitat and environmental assessments
- Complete field data collection, GPS data management, and quality review
- Support desktop environmental constraints analyses and environmental permitting processes
- Assist with survey report preparation and permit applications
- Participate in fieldwork safely and in alignment with ERM and client safety standards
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams and subject matter experts
- Communicate clearly and effectively with clients and internal stakeholders
- Deliver work in accordance with defined scope, schedule, budget, and ERM quality standards
- Support the continued growth and delivery of ERM’s environmental and impact assessment services
Benefits
- Global sustainability consulting firm
- Purpose-driven work
- Technical excellence
- Hands-on learning
- Exposure to industry-leading experts
- Opportunity to apply technical skills
- Meaningful consulting career
- Science, collaboration, and real-world impact
- Diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment
- Diversity as a strength
- World-class experts
- Operationalize sustainability
- Deep technical expertise
- Environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues
- Boots to boardroom approach
- Strategic and technical solutions
- Confidential personal information handling
- Integrated approach to sustainability
- Passionate about client service
- Tangible progress in The Decade of Action
- Globally integrated communities of technical and strategic talent
- Exceptional professionals with a personal and professional passion for sustainability
- Opportunities for ongoing development across a variety of subject areas related to technical, business, and personal growth
- Effort pays off and becomes career defining work that leaves a positive imprint on our planet
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
