Senior Consultant, Lead Wetland
About The Position
Shape the future of responsible development while preserving the ecosystems that matter most. As a seasoned environmental professional, your expertise is pivotal to safeguarding wetlands and guiding sustainable infrastructure. In this Senior Consultant, Lead Wetland role, based in Minneapolis, you’ll play a strategic part in helping clients meet complex environmental regulations, protect vulnerable ecosystems, and advance projects that balance growth with ecological stewardship. This is an opportunity to bring your technical excellence to work that directly influences communities, landscapes, and future generations. Why This Role Matters Wetlands are essential ecosystems that regulate water, support biodiversity, and sustain community resilience. As a Lead Wetland Delineator, your knowledge ensures these environments are accurately evaluated and responsibly managed. Your work enables clients to move forward with compliant, sustainable development—reinforcing ERM’s mission to lead with science, integrity, and impact.
Requirements
- Minnesota Wetland Professional Certification Program (Certified Wetland Professional).
- Education: BS in environmental science, biology, natural resources, or related discipline (minimum 3.0 GPA) or equivalent experience.
- Experience: 3+ years (5+ strongly preferred) in environmental consulting or related discipline.
- Technical Skills: Wetland delineations using the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual and Regional Supplements.
- Plant identification, soil sampling, hydric soils, and hydrology indicators.
- Strong data management and technical report writing capabilities.
- 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.
- Willingness to travel up to 75%.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Excellent communication, analytical thinking, and problem‑solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of dynamic, cross‑functional teams.
- This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- Professional Wetland Certificate (nationwide) and Assure Delineator (Wisconsin).
- Experience preparing NEPA environmental assessments, permitting, and compliance documentation.
- Familiarity with requirements from U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Marine Fisheries Service, and state/local agencies.
Responsibilities
- Conduct wetland delineations across Upper Midwest states using federal and regional protocols.
- Perform habitat assessments, environmental due diligence, and NEPA‑related impact studies.
- Prepare compliance management plans and multi‑media permitting documents.
- Support project execution through field surveys, data analysis, literature review, and technical reporting.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver strategic recommendations to clients.
- Meet quality, budget, and schedule expectations while contributing to ERM’s Impact Assessment team goals.
Benefits
- We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and other applicable benefits to eligible employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
