Consulting Senior Associate, Sustainable Operations

ERM•Boston, MA

1d•$67,813 - $83,739•Hybrid

About The Position

Step into a role where your environmental expertise directly shapes how global organizations operate—safer, smarter, and more sustainably. This is an opportunity to grow your technical expertise while taking on increasing responsibility in a collaborative, high-impact consulting environment. As a Consulting Senior Associate, Sustainable Operations, you’ll play a key role in helping leading industrial and global organizations navigate complex environmental challenges. Your work ensures compliance, reduces risk, and advances sustainable practices—making a measurable impact on both business performance and environmental outcomes. You’ll partner with experienced consultants and clients to deliver high-quality environmental solutions across compliance, due diligence, and remediation. From analyzing air quality data to supporting large-scale site assessments, your contributions will directly influence operational decisions, regulatory alignment, and long-term sustainability strategies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Chemical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemistry, or a related field
1+ year (3–5 years preferred) of relevant environmental experience (including internships)
Strong analytical skills with hands-on experience using spreadsheets and databases
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree and/or Professional Engineer (PE) certification
Experience preparing technical reports, permits, and regulatory documentation
Familiarity with environmental compliance frameworks (air quality, hazardous waste, stormwater, etc.)

Responsibilities

Support environmental compliance projects, including EHS, air quality, site investigation, remediation, and due diligence
Prepare permits, plans, and reports across regulatory programs (NPDES, EPCRA, TRI, air, stormwater, wastewater, etc.)
Conduct compliance assessments and implement corrective actions aligned with federal, state, and local regulations
Perform air quality analyses, emissions inventories, and evaluate control technologies
Lead or support Phase I Environmental Site Assessments for property transactions
Conduct fieldwork such as sampling, drilling oversight, ecological studies, and remedial system monitoring
Analyze environmental data and contribute to technical reporting and client deliverables
Manage multiple project tasks within scope, schedule, and budget while maintaining quality standards
Collaborate with Project Managers and senior leaders to drive successful project execution