Scientist

ERM•Boston, MA

4d•$95,682 - $124,245•Hybrid

About The Position

ERM is seeking an accomplished environmental professional to join their Liability Portfolio Management & Remediation team in Boston, MA, Hartford, CT, or the New England area. This role is designed for an experienced environmental professional ready to manage complex projects, guide teams, and serve as a trusted advisor to clients navigating environmental liabilities. In this role, you’ll deliver technically rigorous site investigation and remediation programs under CERCLA, RCRA, and state regulatory frameworks, while strengthening client relationships and mentoring the next generation of consultants. Environmental liabilities carry regulatory, financial, and reputational risk. As a Managing Consultant at ERM, you will play a critical role in helping clients responsibly assess, manage, and resolve these challenges. Your leadership will directly influence project outcomes—from risk assessment and remedy selection through regulatory strategy and site closure—across a range of industrial and commercial settings throughout New England and select U.S. and international locations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Geology, or a closely related discipline
4+ years of experience (5–8 years preferred) with progressive responsibility on environmental site investigation and remediation projects
Demonstrated experience working under CERCLA, RCRA, and state regulatory programs
Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to produce high-quality technical reports (writing sample may be requested)
Environmental field experience including soil, groundwater, and vapor investigations
40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification
Strong commitment to health, safety, and risk management
Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to client sites

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Engineering, Geology, or related field
Professional licensure (PE or PG) or ability to obtain licensure in the near future
Experience with vapor intrusion assessment and mitigation, LNAPL/DNAPL investigations, and high-resolution site characterization tools
Familiarity with EQuIS or other environmental data management platforms

Responsibilities

Lead and deliver moderate to complex environmental investigation and remediation projects
Serve as a key technical and project management interface between ERM, clients, regulators, and subcontractors
Apply and advance innovative, sustainable site investigation and remediation technologies
Mentor junior staff and contribute to ERM’s technical excellence and collaborative culture
Support business growth through proposal development, client engagement, and repeat work
Manage and execute site investigation and remediation projects involving soil, groundwater, sediment, and vapor intrusion, including projects with moderate to complex technical and regulatory challenges
Plan, coordinate, and oversee field programs including sampling, drilling, well installation, remediation system implementation, and O&M
Develop and review work plans, technical reports, conceptual site models, scopes of work, schedules, cost estimates, and health & safety plans
Interpret environmental data, conduct QA/QC evaluations, identify data gaps, and guide technical decision-making
Evaluate remedial alternatives and support clients in developing and negotiating cost-effective closure strategies with regulatory agencies
Delegate work effectively, mentor junior staff, and engage ERM subject-matter experts to deliver maximum client value
Prepare proposals and actively participate in business development and client relationship management
Build strong, collaborative relationships with ERM colleagues, clients, regulators, and subcontractors