Consultant, Engineering/Geology/Science

ERM Consulting & Engineering, Inc.; Village of Fairport (NY); On-site; USD 74,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

ERM Consulting & Engineering, Inc. seeks a Consultant, Engineering/Geology/Science based in Rochester, NY to tackle environmental site investigations, remediation projects, and regulatory challenges across the Great Lakes Northeast region and beyond.

You will collaborate with technical specialists, apply innovative investigation methods, and gain experience for professional registration while supporting clients and communities with sustainable solutions.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience with environmental investigations or related fieldwork.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical reporting.
• Ability to work independently and as part of project teams.
• Detail-oriented with safety awareness and problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental fieldwork including soil, groundwater, and surface water sampling.
• Coordinate drilling, surveying, and laboratory services.
• Support remediation/demolition projects and operation of remediation systems.
• Compile and evaluate soil, groundwater, air, and other data for regulatory submittals.
• Assist with Phase I/II ESAs and regulatory compliance documentation.
• Manage tasks within quality, budget, and schedule constraints.

Skills

Fieldwork

Technical reporting

Independent work

Written & verbal communication

Education

BS in geology/hydrogeology/env sci/env eng

Job description

Apply Your Environmental Expertise to Complex Site Investigations, Remediation Projects, and Regulatory Challenges

As a Consultant, Engineering/Geology/Science based in Rochester, NY, you'll play a meaningful role in helping clients address complex environmental challenges while contributing to projects that protect ecosystems, advance remediation technologies, and support communities across the Great Lakes Northeast region and beyond. At ERM, you'll gain exposure to the full spectrum of environmental consulting, working alongside experienced technical specialists, applying innovative investigation methods, and building the practical experience needed for future professional registration. If you're motivated by purpose-driven work, enjoy solving real-world environmental challenges, and want to grow your career with a global sustainability leader, this is an opportunity to make an immediate and lasting impact.

Why This Role Matters

Environmental challenges are becoming more complex, and organizations need trusted advisors who can help navigate risk, compliance, and sustainability goals. In this role, you'll support critical environmental investigation, remediation, and compliance projects that help clients make informed decisions while protecting human health and the environment.

You'll join a collaborative team that values technical excellence, safety, innovation, and continuous learning. Whether you're collecting field data, supporting regulatory reporting, or contributing to remediation efforts, your work will directly influence project outcomes and help create safer, more sustainable communities.

What Your Impact Is

• Support environmental site investigations and remediation projects that influence major development, infrastructure, and environmental cleanup initiatives.
• Collect, evaluate, and document environmental data that supports scientific analysis and decision-making.
• Contribute to regulatory compliance efforts through accurate fieldwork, data management, and technical reporting.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to help clients identify and reduce environmental risks.
• Advance ERM's commitment to sustainability by delivering high-quality environmental consulting services.
• Build technical expertise through hands‑on experience across a wide variety of environmental projects and field conditions.

What You'll Bring

Required

• BS in geology, hydrogeology, environmental science, or environmental engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 2-3 years of experience, with interest and willingness to participate in field assignments.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within project teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience recording and writing detailed technical data and reports.
• Ability to thrive in a consulting environment, managing multiple tasks, adapting to shifting priorities, and meeting strict deadlines.
• Detail-oriented, with mechanical aptitude and hands‑on problem‑solving skills.
• Strong commitment to safety and adherence to established Health & Safety protocols.
• 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

• Environmental fieldwork experience.
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental fieldwork, including: Soil, sediment, groundwater, building, waste, and surface water sampling. Aquifer testing. Drilling oversight and soil logging. Soil boring and monitoring well installation. Well development, purging, and sampling. Construction oversight.
• Coordinate and direct drilling, surveying, and laboratory services.
• Support environmental remediation/demolition projects and operation and maintenance (O&M) of remediation systems.
• Compile and evaluate soil, groundwater, air, sediment, and other environmental data.
• Assist in preparing reports for regulatory agency submittals.
• Review groundwater chemistry data and prepare figures and exhibits for regulatory reporting.
• Perform Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) to support property transfer transactions.
• Assist with compliance related to federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
• Manage assignments within defined quality, budget, and schedule expectations.
• Communicate effectively with project teams, subcontractors, regulatory agencies, tenants, and clients during field activities.

For the Consultant, Engineering/Geology/Science position, theanticipatedannual base pay is $74,200–$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 paysubject to the sole discretion of ERM and its policies and procedures (casual and fixed term/flex force employees arenot bonuseligible).

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!