Managing Consultant, Water Resources Specialist

ERM•Washington, DC

6d•$103,967 - $132,573•Hybrid

About The Position

Lead the Future of Water Management with a Global Environmental Leader Step into a strategic leadership role where your expertise shapes large‑scale environmental decisions across North America and beyond. As a Managing Consultant, Water Resources Specialist based in Philadelphia, PA, you’ll guide multimillion‑dollar projects, influence industry‑leading clients, and strengthen ERM’s position as a world leader in sustainable solutions. This is your opportunity to make a measurable impact—on complex water systems, on our clients’ success, and on the next generation of environmental practitioners. Why This Role Matters ERM is embarking on transformative, high‑visibility work across the diversified energy, technology, and mining sectors. Water stewardship is central to these projects—and your leadership will directly support our global strategy. You will join a rapidly growing network of water specialists, serving as a senior technical authority, a trusted advisor to clients, and a key driver of ERM’s integrated water management services in the U.S. Your contributions will shape permitting pathways, influence regulatory outcomes, and strengthen our long‑term client relationships. What Your Impact Is In this role, you will collaborate closely with hydrologists, hydrogeologists, geochemists, aquatic scientists, and toxicologists to deliver complex permitting applications, impact assessments, compliance documentation, and stakeholder engagement materials. You will be the technical lead on major water balance, water modeling, and water quality studies, serving as the primary client point of contact and representing ERM’s values, excellence, and technical credibility. Your work will help win new projects, elevate service offerings, and reinforce ERM’s standing with regulators and industry partners. What You’ll Bring Required 4+ years (8+ years preferred) of consulting experience in water resource management, impact assessment, and permitting. B.S. or M.S. in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field. Or equivalent experience. Strong team-building and influencing skills; high integrity and the confidence to address complex client and business needs. Deep familiarity with regulatory drivers in the diversified energy, technology, and mining sectors. Broad knowledge of impact assessment best practices and a high level of technical competence. Recognized technical expertise and an established reputation with relevant regulatory agencies. Proven ability to develop and maintain long-term client relationships. Positive, collaborative mindset and a passion for contributing to ERM’s global success. This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship. Preferred Experience leading multidisciplinary teams across multiple offices or geographies. Demonstrated involvement in global or international project delivery environments.

Requirements

4+ years (8+ years preferred) of consulting experience in water resource management, impact assessment, and permitting.
B.S. or M.S. in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field. Or equivalent experience.
Strong team-building and influencing skills; high integrity and the confidence to address complex client and business needs.
Deep familiarity with regulatory drivers in the diversified energy, technology, and mining sectors.
Broad knowledge of impact assessment best practices and a high level of technical competence.
Recognized technical expertise and an established reputation with relevant regulatory agencies.
Proven ability to develop and maintain long-term client relationships.
Positive, collaborative mindset and a passion for contributing to ERM’s global success.
This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading multidisciplinary teams across multiple offices or geographies.
Demonstrated involvement in global or international project delivery environments.

Responsibilities

Serve as the technical lead responsible for the execution of project work related to water balance, water modeling, and water quality studies, supporting environmental assessment and permitting for large-scale capital projects.
Delegate and provide senior technical review to ensure deliverables meet client expectations for scope, budget, schedule, and quality.
Lead, hire, mentor, and inspire team members to support the long-term success of the technical group.
Provide leadership to expand ERM’s integrated water management services within the U.S. and contribute to growth in environmental impact assessment, land planning, permitting, risk assessment, and water resources management.
Leverage existing client relationships to expand ERM’s market share through exceptional technical performance and business development.
Support business development efforts within ERM’s global impact assessment and planning service area by identifying opportunities, preparing technical proposals, and playing an active leadership role in client engagement.
Actively engage with ERM’s international water resources community; collaborate with global practitioners; and contribute to multidisciplinary project teams across the organization.