Consulting Associate, Environmental Engineering, Geology, Scientist

Launch Your Career Where Your Curiosity Can Shape Real-World Impact

If you’re an early-career Environmental Engineer/Geologist/Scientist looking to build a meaningful career in Charleston, WV, this is your opportunity to grow with a global sustainability leader.

At ERM, you won’t just support projects—you’ll help solve complex environmental challenges, contribute to safer and more sustainable communities, and work directly alongside some of the industry’s most respected technical experts. This role gives you hands-on field experience, exposure to cutting-edge investigation and remediation technologies, and the foundation to work toward professional registration.

Why This Role Matters

Environmental challenges are evolving—and so is the need for talented professionals who can investigate, analyze, and remediate complex environmental issues. As a Consulting Associate, Environmental Engineering, Geology or Scientist, you play a critical role in helping clients ensure regulatory compliance, protect natural resources, and restore impacted environments. Your work directly supports ERM’s mission to deliver innovative, sustainable solutions that create long-term value for both clients and communities.

What Your Impact Is

In this role, every day provides opportunities to contribute to technically challenging and meaningful work. You will:

• Support site investigation and remediation efforts that reduce environmental risk and improve land and water quality.
• Apply modern investigation technologies and sustainable remediation techniques in the field.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret environmental data that drives decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations to safeguard public and environmental health.
• Represent ERM in the field with professionalism while working with subcontractors, regulatory agencies, tenants, and clients.
  
  

Required

What You'll Bring

• BS in engineering (chemical, civil, or environmental), geology, hydrogeology, environmental science, or related field. Or equivalent experience.
• 1 years of experience, including task management and field implementation of remediation projects.
• Strong commitment to safety and adherence to established Health and Safety protocols.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills; strong organization and analytical abilities.
• Experience recording and writing detailed technical data and reports (a plus).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Detail-oriented mindset with mechanical aptitude and hands-on troubleshooting/problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multi-task, maintain flexibility, travel, and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Local candidates—or those willing to relocate—preferred.
• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.
  
  

Preferred

• Environmental field work experience.
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification.
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental field work including sampling, drilling, monitoring well installation, and soil, groundwater, and free-phase product assessment.
• Perform vapor intrusion assessments, remedial pilot tests, and provide oversight during remedial system construction.
• Assist with groundwater and system performance monitoring and optimization.
• Compile and evaluate environmental data and support technical report preparation.
• Prepare environmental compliance plans, permits, and detailed reports for site assessment and remediation activities.
• Execute Phase I and II environmental site assessments in support of property transfer transactions.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
• Manage tasks within quality, budget, and schedule expectations.
• Communicate effectively with subcontractors, regulatory representatives, tenants, and clients during field activities.
  
  

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.

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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