Consultant, Environmental Scientist

Environmental Resources Management (ERM); Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ERM is seeking a Consultant, Environmental Scientist to join our Capital Project Delivery team in Houston, Texas. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary experts to support environmental permitting, due diligence, impact assessments, and regulatory compliance projects for clients across the renewable energy, oil and gas, power, and technology sectors.

You will gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of projects and clients while growing your technical skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's and/or master's degree in environmental science, biology, natural resources, planning, or related discipline.
• 2 to 3 years of relevant environmental experience or professional internships.
• Strong commitment to safety and ability to work outdoors in variable conditions.
• Willingness to support field assignments for extended periods.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication with strong organizational abilities.
• Strong technical report writing skills.
• Experience recording/writing detailed technical data and reports and building tables.
• Ability to multi-task and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated collaboration, initiative, adaptability, and client service mindset.
• Highly organized with a broad project perspective.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Perform field surveys, sampling, inspections; collect and organize field data; conduct literature reviews and prepare field notes/reports.
• Assist with wetland delineations and habitat assessments using GPS tech and data management.
• Provide technical assistance on environmental due diligence, habitat assessments, and permitting.
• Conduct land-use planning, renewable energy assessments, and permit matrices with risk assessments.
• Help prepare project-specific compliance management plans per federal/state/local requirements.
• Support multi-agency permitting documentation (USACE, FWS, NMFS, etc.).
• Deliver assignments within quality, budget, schedule and scope expectations.

Skills

Environmental permitting

Due diligence

Impact assessment

Regulatory compliance

Field surveys

Technical report writing

GIS

GPS technology

Data analysis

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's or master's in environmental science or related discipline

Tools

GIS software

GPS technology

Microsoft Office

Job description

Help Shape the Future of Sustainable Infrastructure and Energy Development

ERM is seeking a Consultant, Environmental Scientist to join our growing Capital Project Delivery (CPD) team in Houston, Texas. In this role, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary experts to support environmental permitting, due diligence, impact assessments, and regulatory compliance projects for clients across the renewable energy, oil and gas, power, and technology sectors.

Why This Role Matters

As organizations navigate the complexities of sustainable growth, environmental planning and compliance have never been more critical. Your work will help clients responsibly deliver capital projects while meeting environmental regulations, protecting natural resources, and managing project risks effectively. You'll gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of projects, clients, and geographic regions while working alongside industry-leading technical experts. ERM's collaborative culture and global network provide continuous learning opportunities, empowering you to develop your own career path and expand your expertise in the environmental consulting profession.

What Your Impact Is

In this role, you will:

• Support environmental permitting, due diligence, and impact assessment projects that help bring critical infrastructure and energy projects to life.
• Contribute to field investigations, environmental surveys, and regulatory analyses that inform important project decisions.
• Assist project teams in evaluating environmental constraints, identifying risks, and developing practical solutions.
• Help clients navigate complex environmental regulations while advancing sustainability objectives.
• Build technical and consulting skills through direct participation in project delivery, client support, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

What You'll Bring

Required Bachelor's and/or master's degree in environmental science, biology, natural resources, planning, or related discipline, or equivalent experience.

2 to 3 years of relevant environmental experience or professional internships.

Strong commitment to safety and the ability to work safely outdoors in variable weather conditions and challenging terrain.

Willingness and desire to support field assignments as needed for extended periods of time.

Detail-oriented with excellent critical thinking and troubleshooting/problem-solving skills.

Effective written and verbal communication skills, along with strong organizational and analytical abilities.

Strong technical report writing skills.

Experience recording/writing detailed technical data and reports and building tables and spreadsheets (including tabulation and manipulation of data).

Ability to multi-task, maintain flexibility, and work independently with minimal supervision.

Demonstrated attributes to become a successful consultant, including teamwork, initiative, adaptability, eagerness to learn and grow, and a client service-oriented mindset.

Highly organized with a keen eye for detail while maintaining a broader project perspective.

High level proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.

Qualifications and Requirements

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.

Ability to pass pre-hire background check and drug test.

Travel may be up to 30% of the time.

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Preferred Bachelor's degree in a related environmental discipline.

Familiarity with field survey techniques and wetland delineations.

Working knowledge of sub-meter accuracy GPS technologies.

Experience with map interpretation, including NWI, USGS, and aerial photography.

Proficiency with GIS software.

Experience supporting habitat assessments, environmental permitting, environmental due diligence, or environmental compliance projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform project delivery activities including field surveys, sampling, and inspections; collect and organize field survey data; conduct research and literature reviews; and prepare field notes and reports.
• Assist with wetland delineations and onsite protected species habitat assessments and surveys, including electronic data collection using sub-meter accurate GPS technologies, as well as post-survey data management and analysis.
• Provide technical assistance on a wide range of capital infrastructure and other projects, including environmental due diligence services, habitat assessments, wetland delineations and reports, Phase I Environmental Site Assessments, and related environmental documentation.
• Conduct environmental assessment tasks, including land use planning/facility siting, renewable energy desktop and field-based environmental assessments and reporting, pipeline and/or transmission line routing studies, and development of permit matrices and risk assessments.
• Assist in preparing project-specific compliance management plans in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
• Perform multi-media permitting and compliance documentation, with an emphasis on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Marine Fisheries Service, and various state and local agencies.
• Deliver assignments within quality, budget, schedule, and project scope expectations.
• Support ERM Partners-in-Charge and Project Managers in delivering exceptional client value.

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.

Commitment to Equality

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.

Other Information

Thank you for your interest in ERM!

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.