Consulting Associate, Engineer

Environmental Resources Management Southwest, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ERM Southwest, Inc. seeks a Consulting Associate in Environmental Compliance in Houston, TX. This entry-level consulting position offers hands-on experience with environmental compliance, EHS management systems, and auditing programs.

You’ll support major Oil & Gas, Chemical, Technology, and Power clients locally and nationally, with access to ERM’s global technical network for mentorship and growth. You will help clients meet regulatory requirements, reduce risk, and improve environmental

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or related discipline.
• Recent graduate to 1 year of relevant experience.
• Willingness to travel.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Strong commitment to health and safety and safety protocols.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with strong organization and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance on environmental compliance projects, system development and auditing.
• Develop procedures, plans, permits, and technical reports.
• Assess regulatory compliance across multiple environmental programs.
• Conduct compliance audits and support corrective actions per regulations.
• Deliver on-site EHS compliance support at client facilities.
• Design and implement environmental and EHS management systems and programs.
• Support Partners-in-Charge and Project Managers to deliver client projects.
• Build and maintain client relationships to support repeat business.
• Collaborate with ERM colleagues across teams and geographies.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Travel willingness

Communication skills

Analytical ability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Environmental Science

Recent graduate to 1 year experience

Tools

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Launch Your Environmental Consulting Career with Purpose

Are you ready to build a career that protects the environment while shaping how organizations operate responsibly? At ERM, your work will make a real-world impact—right from day one.

ERM is seeking a Consulting Associate, Environmental Compliance to join our growing Safe & Sustainable Operations (SSO) team in Houston, TX. This role is an exciting entry point into environmental consulting, offering hands-on experience across environmental compliance, EHS management systems, and auditing programs. You’ll work alongside industry-leading experts supporting complex projects for major Oil & Gas, Chemical, Technology, and Power clients—locally, nationally, and internationally. With access to ERM’s global technical network, you’ll benefit from knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and continuous learning as you grow your consulting career.

Environmental compliance is foundational to safe, sustainable, and responsible operations. In this role, you’ll help clients meet regulatory requirements, reduce risk, and improve environmental performance—contributing directly to safer workplaces and a healthier environment.

What Your Impact Is

• Support critical environmental compliance and EHS initiatives for large, complex organizations
• Help design and implement management systems that drive long‑term operational excellence
• Serve as a trusted contributor on audits, assessments, and compliance assurance programs
• Build skills that position you for long‑term growth within ERM’s global consulting practice

What You’ll Bring

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related discipline. Or equivalent experience.
• Recent graduate to 1 year of relevant experience
• Ability and willingness to travel
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Strong commitment to health and safety, including adherence to established safety protocols
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with strong organization and analytical abilities
• 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 multi-task, remain flexible, work independently, and operate with minimal supervision
• Local candidates preferred
• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Preferred

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field
• Exposure to recording, analyzing, and writing detailed technical data and reports
• EIT, ASP, CHMM, or similar certifications

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance on environmental compliance projects, management system development and implementation, compliance assurance, and auditing
• Develop procedures, plans, permit applications, and technical reports
• Assess regulatory compliance across multiple environmental programs and media
• Conduct compliance audits and support follow‑up corrective actions aligned with federal, state, and local regulations
• Deliver on‑site EHS compliance support at client facilities
• Design and implement environmental and EHS management systems and programs
• Support ERM Partners-in-Charge and Project Managers to successfully deliver client projects
• Build and maintain collaborative client relationships that support repeat business
• Work closely with ERM colleagues across teams and geographies

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!