Consultant, Environmental Engineer, Geologist, or Scientist

Environmental Resources Management (ERM); New York (NY); On-site; USD 74,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

Disability

AD&D insurance

401(k)

Job summary

ERM in New York City's Manhattan office is seeking a Consultant, Environmental Engineer, Geologist or Scientist to lead environmental projects and deliver practical solutions for clients across the U.S. You will apply your field knowledge to remediation, investigations, and regulatory compliance while collaborating with ERM's global network of experts.

The role offers hands-on fieldwork, data interpretation, and report preparation with opportunities to advance professional credentials through

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Geology, or Engineering (or equivalent).
• 2+ years of relevant experience in environmental consulting or related field.
• Working knowledge of field geology and hydrogeology fundamentals.
• Strong commitment to safety and Health & Safety protocols.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Willingness to travel and work independently or with a team.
• Driver's license required and ability to operate a company vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field investigations: soil, water, air, and dust sampling; remediation pilot tests and monitoring.
• Log soil and rock cores; prepare boring logs and geologic drawings.
• Oversee drilling, well installation, development, and abandonment; manage permits and subcontractors.
• Coordinate field activities with geophysics, surveying, and lab services.
• Analyze environmental data and assist in technical report preparation.
• Support development of compliance plans and reports for air quality, waste, stormwater and wastewater.
• Perform Phase I & II site assessments for property transactions and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Field geology

Hydrogeology knowledge

Safety awareness

Communication

Analytical skills

Teamwork & travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science/Geology/Engineering

Job description

Lead the Future of Environmental Solutions with ERM

Are you ready to make a measurable impact on sustainability and environmental stewardship? At ERM, we don't just manage projects—we shape the future of how industries interact with the environment. Join our growing team in our Manhattan office as a Consultant, Environmental Engineer, Geologist, or Scientist, and play a strategic role in delivering innovative solutions that protect ecosystems, ensure compliance, and drive client success across diverse landscapes in the U.S.

Why This Role Matters

This position is more than fieldwork; it's about influencing environmental outcomes that matter. You'll collaborate with ERM's global network of technical experts, leveraging cutting-edge technologies and methodologies to solve complex challenges. Your work will directly contribute to cleaner water, safer soil, and sustainable development, while building the expertise to advance your professional credentials.

What Your Impact Is

Support critical remediation and investigation projects that safeguard communities and ecosystems. Characterize subsurface geology and groundwater conditions to define contaminant fate and transport and shape remedial strategy. Deliver compliance solutions that help clients meet regulatory requirements and sustainability goals. Contribute to ERM's reputation for excellence by ensuring quality, safety, and innovation in every project.

What You'll Bring

• Required Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Geology, or Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• 2+ years of relevant experience in environmental consulting or related field.
• Working knowledge of field geology and hydrogeology fundamentals: soil and rock description, stratigraphy, groundwater flow, and aquifer behavior.
• Strong commitment to safety and adherence to Health & Safety protocols.
• Effective communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with flexibility to travel and adapt to changing priorities.
• 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 conduct fieldwork in remote locations and varying weather conditions.
• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Preferred Experience

• Performing Phase I & II Environmental Site Assessments (ASTM standards).
• Groundwater gauging and sampling expertise.
• Experience logging soil and rock cores and preparing boring logs and monitoring well construction diagrams (USCS soil classification).
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct field investigations: soil, water, air, and dust sampling; remedial pilot tests; construction support; and system O&M.
• Log soil and rock cores; prepare boring logs, geologic cross sections, and well construction diagrams.
• Oversee drilling and monitoring well installation, development, and abandonment, including well permitting and subcontractor oversight.
• Coordinate field activities and subcontractors: drilling, geophysics, surveying, lab services, equipment calibration and maintenance.
• Compile and analyze environmental data; assist in technical report preparation.
• Support development of compliance plans, permits, and reports for air quality, hazardous waste, stormwater, and wastewater.
• Execute Phase I & II site assessments for property transactions.
• Ensure regulatory compliance across federal, state, and local requirements.
• Communicate effectively with subcontractors, regulatory agencies, and clients during field activities.
• Deliver projects within scope, budget, and schedule expectations.

Compensation

For the Consultant, Environmental Engineer, Geologist, or Scientist position, the anticipated annual 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 pay subject to the sole discretion of ERM and its policies and procedures (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are not bonus eligible).

Benefits

• Paid time off (vacation, sick, and floating holidays)
• Parental leave
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• Disability
• AD&D insurance
• 401(k)
• 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.

At ERM, sustainability is our business. We are the world's largest advisory firm focused solely on sustainability, offering unparalleled expertise across business and finance. ERM partners with clients to operationalize sustainability at pace and scale, through our unique combination of strategic transformation and technical delivery capabilities. Our diverse global team of experts works with the world's leading organizations to help them set clear sustainability targets, measure progress and operationalize strategy through deep implementation and business transformation. With more than 50 years of experience, our ability to integrate sustainability solutions and our depth and breadth of technical knowledge are why organizations choose to partner with us as their trusted advisor. Every one of us firmly believes in the potential to create value for our clients through an integrated approach to sustainability (because we have personally seen it and professionally achieved it). Our team members are passionate about client service. We work closely with our clients to help them operationalize their sustainability goals and meet their environmental, health and safety objectives while advancing ERM's purpose through delivering tangible progress in what the United Nations coined The Decade of Action. Organizing our people across globally integrated communities of technical and strategic talent positions ERM to be a "boots to boardroom" leader in bringing that value creation to our clients, partners, and the world. We recruit exceptional professionals with a personal and professional passion for sustainability and nurture them to even greater success as specialists. We prepare our consultants to bring integrated, innovative and sustainable solutions to our clients and provide opportunities for ongoing development across a variety of subject areas related to technical, business, and personal growth. At ERM, effort pays off and becomes career defining work that leaves a positive imprint on our planet.

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ERM is a proud 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.

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