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Seeds Renewables; New York (NY); On-site; USD 66,000 - 88,775; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) or RRSP/DPSP

Job summary

Seeds Renewables is seeking a Consulting Associate in Manhattan, New York. This role involves supporting environmental site investigations and remediation projects while collaborating with a dedicated team. Candidates should have a BS in geology or related fields, or 8+ years of equivalent experience. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential. The role offers a salary range of $66,000 to $88,775, reflecting experience and location, and comes with a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off and 401(k).

Qualifications

• Recent graduate to 2 years of experience, with interest in field assignments.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within project teams.
• Strong commitment to safety and adherence to established Health & Safety protocols.
• Driver’s License Required.

Responsibilities

• Support environmental site investigations and remediation projects.
• Conduct fieldwork including soil and groundwater sampling.
• Ensure regulatory compliance through high-quality documentation.
• Compile and evaluate environmental data.

Skills

Environmental fieldwork experience

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Detail-oriented

Mechanical aptitude

Hands-on problem-solving skills

Ability to thrive in a consulting environment

Education

BS in geology, hydrogeology, environmental science, or environmental engineering

Job description

Consulting Associate, Engineer/Geologist/Scientist

In-person · Manhattan, New York, NY, US

Job Description

Kick ‑ start your environmental career with hands ‑ on fieldwork, real impact, and mentorship from industry ‑ leading experts.

As a Consulting Associate, Environmental Geologist/Scientist/Engineer based in Manhattan, New York, you’ll contribute to projects that protect ecosystems, advance remediation technologies, and support communities across the Great Lakes Northeast region and beyond. At ERM, you’ll explore the full spectrum of environmental consulting—learning cutting‑ edge investigation methods, collaborating with technical specialists, and building the foundation needed for future professional registration. If you’re energized by purpose‑driven work and ready to grow with a global sustainability leader, this role is your next step.

Why This Role Matters

Environmental challenges are increasingly complex—and your work helps solve them. From investigating contamination to supporting remediation and compliance, your contributions will directly influence client decisions, regulatory outcomes, and environmental health. You’ll work with a collaborative team that values curiosity, safety, and innovation, all while shaping stronger and more sustainable communities.

What Your Impact Is

• Supporting environmental site investigations and remediation projects that influence major development, infrastructure, and cleanup efforts.
• Bringing scientific accuracy to field sampling programs, environmental data collection, and reporting.
• Ensuring regulatory compliance through high‑quality documentation and collaborative fieldwork.
• Strengthening ERM’s commitment to sustainability and helping clients reduce environmental risk.

What You’ll Bring

Required

• BS in geology, hydrogeology, environmental science, or environmental engineering; or 8+ years of equivalent experience.
• Recent graduate to 2 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: valid driver’s license and/or ability to operate a company vehicle due to frequent travel to client locations across a large geographical area.
• Ability to travel up to 75% regionally, including multiple overnight stays; approximately 25% office‑based work.
• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Preferred

• Environmental fieldwork experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct 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 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/exhibits for regulatory reporting.
• Perform Phase I and II environmental site assessments 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 with project teams, subcontractors, regulatory agencies, tenants, and clients during field activities.

For the Consulting Associate, Engineer/Geologist/Scientist position, the anticipated annual base pay is $66,000–$88,775 (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 (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are not bonus eligible).

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and other applicable benefits to eligible employees.

Note: Bonuses, commissions, and other forms of additional compensation are not guaranteed and subject to the sole discretion of ERM and its policies and procedures.

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!