Consultant, Engineer

ERM; Rolling Meadows (IL); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

ERM in Rolling Meadows, IL is seeking a Consultant, Engineering to deliver civil and environmental design and field support across energy, infrastructure, and industrial projects. This role blends office analysis with hands-on field activities and travel across a wide geographic area.

You will contribute to site plans, stormwater management, permitting, and reports while collaborating with planners, scientists, and engineers in a remote/hybrid setup.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in civil/environmental engineering or related field.
• Ability to research and prepare technical memorandums and reports.
• Detail-oriented with strong communication for collaboration.
• Driver's license required; travel to client locations across a large area.

Responsibilities

• Work in a remote/hybrid environment with clear communication on schedules and deliverables.
• Assist in civil/environmental design and project support, including site plans.
• Develop erosion and sediment control, stormwater, and permitting plans.
• Participate in field work, sampling, construction monitoring, and reporting.
• Manage multiple fast-paced projects across diverse geographies and ensure HSE compliance.

Skills

Technical writing

Communication

Research

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Grow Your Engineering Career at ERM — Deliver High-Impact Solutions That Shape Sustainable Industries

Step into a role whose technical expertise contributes to solving complex environmental and engineering challenges at scale. As a Consultant, Engineering based in Rolling Meadows, IL you’ll play a hands‑on role in delivering innovative solutions across energy, manufacturing, mining, and chemical sectors. Working alongside a global network of experts, you’ll deepen your experience, expand your technical toolkit, and contribute to projects that drive meaningful environmental and business outcomes.

Why This Role Matters

ERM is a global leader in sustainability and environmental consulting. In this role, you will contribute directly to the development and execution of engineering solutions that help clients navigate regulatory complexity and environmental risk. Your work supports safer, more efficient, and more sustainable operations across critical industries.

What Your Impact Is

• Support civil and environmental engineering projects across energy, infrastructure, and industrial sectors
• Contribute to site/civil design, stormwater engineering, remediation, erosion control, and water management initiatives
• Collaborate with planners, scientists, and engineers to deliver integrated, high-quality solutions across projects and geographies

Required

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Civil, Environmental, Geotechnical, or related engineering field, or equivalent experience
• 2-3 years of experience
• Strong proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Ability to research and prepare technical memorandums, field reports, and report sections
• Detail‑oriented with strong communication skills for effective collaboration
• 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 current registration for the F.E. exam
• Experience with AutoCAD/Civil3D, GIS Software, and/or Hydraflow/HydroCAD
• Prior internship or professional experience in civil/environmental engineering
• Willingness to travel for field work

Key Responsibilities

• Work in a remote/hybrid environment, maintaining clear communication on schedules, deliverables, and priorities
• Assist in civil/environmental design and project support, including:
• Site plans
• Erosion and sediment control plans
• Stormwater management plans
• Permit application preparation
• Participate in field work, sampling, construction monitoring, and reporting
• Manage multiple fast‑paced projects across diverse geographies
• Ensure compliance with ERM’s world‑class Health and Safety Program

For the Consultant, Engineer position, the anticipated annual base pay is $83,000–$103,200 (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 subject to the sole discretion of ERM and its policies and procedures (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are not bonus eligible).

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off (vacation, sick, and floating holidays), parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, 401(k), and other applicable benefits to eligible employees.

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.

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!