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Ready to Launch Your Engineering Career?
Are you passionate about solving real-world challenges and making an impact on projects that shape industries? ERM is looking for a Consulting Associate, Civil, Environmental or Geotechnical Engineer to work in our Charleston, WV office. This is your chance to work on meaningful projects in energy, manufacturing, mining, and chemical sectors—locally and globally—while learning from industry leaders.
Why This Role Matters
At ERM, we help clients tackle complex environmental and engineering challenges that drive sustainability and innovation. As a Consulting Associate, you’ll play a key role in designing solutions that protect communities, manage resources, and support critical infrastructure projects across the U.S.
What Your Impact Is
You’ll contribute to projects that include:
- Civil and site design for renewable energy and power projects (solar, wind, battery storage).
- Stormwater and water management systems.
- Environmental remediation and geotechnical exploration.
- Erosion and sediment control planning. Your work will directly support industries transitioning to cleaner energy and sustainable practices.
What You'll Bring
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Geotechnical, or related engineering field. Or equivalent experience.
- 0–2 years of experience.
- Strong technical and analytical skills with attention to detail.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- 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.
Preferred:
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or FE exam registration.
- Experience with AutoCAD/Civil3D, GIS, or stormwater modeling software.
- Prior internship or professional experience in civil/environmental engineering.
Key Responsibilities
- Support civil and environmental design projects from concept through execution.
- Prepare site plans, stormwater management plans, erosion control plans, and technical reports.
- Conduct fieldwork, sampling, and construction monitoring.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including planners, scientists, and engineers.
- Ensure compliance with ERM’s world-class health and safety standards.
Career Growth
- Tuition Reimbursement for those electing to expand their education and expertise.
- Extensive internal training modules and programs.
- Opportunities to work with Subject Matter Experts from around the world.
For the Consulting Associate, Engineering position, the anticipated annual base pay is $67,925–$77,317 (USD). Actual pay will depend on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. In some cases, pay may fall outside this range. This role may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are not bonus eligible).
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.
Note: Bonuses, commissions, and other forms of additional compensation are not guaranteed and subject to the sole discretion of ERM and its policies and procedures.
Who We Are:
As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.
At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.
Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. Based on review of these responses, shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.
ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Thank you for your interest in ERM!
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Salary : $67,925 - $77,317