Consultant, Science/Engineering Consultant, Science/Engineering Environmental Resources Managem[...]

Seeds Renewables; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Environmental Resources Management (ERM) seeks a Consultant, Science/Engineering in Anchorage to support spill prevention planning, site investigations, and remediation projects across Alaska. You will partner with engineers, program managers, and technical experts to ensure compliant, high-quality delivery.

The role requires a degree in engineering or environmental science, 2–3 years of relevant experience, OSHA HAZWOPER, strong communication, and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering, environmental science, or related discipline.
• 2–3 years of progressively responsible experience supporting spill prevention or contaminated site projects under local, state, and federal regulations.
• Strong written, verbal, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Environmental fieldwork experience and 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification.
• Demonstrated 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 travel to various client locations across a large geographical area.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, adapt to changing priorities, travel, and work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Support development, maintenance, and renewal of ODPCP and SPCC Plans, including site inspections.
• Collaborate with clients and Professional Engineers to implement compliance strategies.
• Participate in spill drill planning and field/desktop drills and spill response support in Alaska.
• Contribute to investigation and remediation projects involving soil, groundwater, sediments, and free‑phase product.
• Plan and oversee field activities such as sampling, drilling, well installation, and remedial system oversight.
• Support design and implementation of remedial technologies for contaminated soil and groundwater.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written/verbal communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering, environmental science, or related discipline

Job description

Consultant, Science/Engineering

Environmental Resources Management In-person · Anchorage, AK, US 8 months ago

Job Description

If you're an experienced environmental professional looking for a role where your technical expertise, project ownership, and problem‑solving mindset truly matter, ERM invites you to join our growing Spill Prevention and Contaminated Site Management team in Anchorage.

Why This Role Matters

At ERM, you’ll play a central role in helping clients prevent spills, navigate evolving regulatory requirements, and address contaminated sites across Alaska and beyond. This work directly safeguards sensitive environments, supports responsible industrial operations, and advances sustainable remediation technologies. As part of a collaborative, high‑performing team, you'll contribute to solutions that truly make a difference.

What Your Impact Is

As a Consultant, Science/Engineering , you’ll support and lead components of spill prevention planning, site investigation, and remediation projects while working closely with program managers, partners, and technical experts across North America. You’ll apply your experience in state and federal regulations to manage compliance needs, oversee field programs, mentor junior staff, and ensure high‑quality project execution. Your contributions will be vital to delivering innovative, practical solutions for ERM’s clients in the Oil & Gas sector and other industries.

What You’ll Bring

Required

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering, environmental science, or related discipline. Or equivalent experience.
• 2–3 years of progressively responsible experience supporting spill prevention or contaminated site projects under local, state, and federal regulations.
• Strong written, verbal, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Environmental fieldwork experience and 40‑hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification.
• Demonstrated 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.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, adapt to changing priorities, travel, and work independently with minimal supervision.
• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Preferred

• Experience working in Arctic or remote environments.
• Familiarity with state/federal Spill Prevention regulations, the Alaska Contaminated Sites Program, and RCRA corrective action regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Support development, maintenance, and renewal of Oil Discharge Prevention and Contingency Plans (ODPCP) and Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plans, including site inspections.
• Collaborate with clients and Professional Engineers to implement compliance strategies and develop innovative spill prevention solutions.
• Participate in spill drill planning, execution of field and desktop drills, and spill response support across diverse facilities in Alaska.
• Contribute to investigation and remediation projects involving soil, groundwater, sediments, and free‑phase product, including complex Oil & Gas regulatory contexts.
• Plan and oversee field activities such as sampling, drilling, well installation, vapor intrusion assessments, pilot tests, and remedial system oversight.
• Support design and implementation of remedial technologies for contaminated soil and groundwater, including emerging and sustainable treatment approaches.
• Conduct due diligence assessments (ASTM Phase I and Phase II) and broad-based compliance evaluations.
• Manage tasks and deliverables within defined scope, schedule, and budget expectations while ensuring quality standards.
• Delegate project tasks effectively and mentor junior team members.
• Assist in preparing technical proposals.
• Build strong, collaborative working relationships with ERM colleagues, clients, and subcontractors.

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 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!