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Seeds Renewables; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sustainability consultancy in Charlotte, NC is looking for a Consulting Associate in Engineering or Geology. This role involves supporting site investigations, conducting environmental sampling, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates are recent graduates with a passion for environmental work and hands-on experience. A Bachelor's degree in geology or engineering is required, along with a commitment to safety and effective communication skills. Join a team dedicated to shaping a sustainable future.

Qualifications

• Recent graduates to 2 years of relevant experience are encouraged.
• Strong interest in environmental fieldwork and commitment to safety.
• Ability to stand/walk for full field days and carry 40 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Support site investigations and compliance programs across various regions.
• Conduct fieldwork including sampling and monitoring various environmental parameters.
• Compile and analyze environmental data for technical report preparation.

Skills

Fieldwork

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Safety protocols adherence

Education

Bachelor's degree in geology, engineering, or related discipline

Tools

Sampling equipment

Environmental monitoring systems

Job description

Consulting Associate, Engineering or Geology

2 days ago

Job Description

Are you ready to launch your environmental career—and get real hands‑on experience, meaningful work, and the chance to make an impact? At ERM, you’ll get exactly that. Join a global sustainability leader where you’ll work alongside industry experts, learn cutting‑edge investigation and remediation technologies, and build the foundation for your professional registration—all while shaping a cleaner, safer, more sustainable future.

Why This Role Matters

ERM works with global clients to solve complex environmental challenges, remediate impacted sites, and ensure compliance that protects communities and ecosystems. As a Consulting Associate, Engineering or Geology, you play a critical part in supporting this mission by producing high‑quality field and analytical work that drives smart, sustainable project solutions.

This role is ideal for recent graduates who are passionate about environmental work, excited to be in the field, and eager to grow within a collaborative, safety‑first culture.

What Your Impact Is

• Support site investigation, remediation, compliance, and hazardous waste programs across the region—and occasionally nationwide or globally.
• Work directly with project managers, senior scientists, and technical experts who mentor and guide your professional development.
• Bring data to life through sampling, reporting, analysis, and field support that inform technical strategies and client decisions.
• Contribute to safer operations by applying strong Health & Safety awareness during all field and office activities.
• Build trusted relationships with subcontractors, regulators, tenants, and clients through clear communication and professionalism.
• Help ERM deliver high‑quality results that meet scope, schedule, and budget expectations.

What You’ll Bring

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in geology, hydrogeology, engineering, environmental science, or related discipline (minimum 3.0 GPA). Or equivalent experience.
• Recent graduate to 2 years of relevant experience.
• Strong interest in fieldwork; ability to stand/walk for full field days and lift at least 40 lbs.
• Solid commitment to safety and adherence to established H&S protocols.
• Effective written/verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Detail‑oriented mindset and strong problem‑solving aptitude.
• Willingness to travel, multi‑task, and work with minimal supervision.
• 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.

Preferred

• 40‑hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification.
• GIT or EIT certification.
• Experience collecting or documenting technical field data.
• Local candidates preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct fieldwork including soil, sediment, groundwater, surface water, soil vapor, and indoor air sampling.
• Perform aquifer testing, drilling oversight, soil logging, monitoring well installation, and well development.
• Support remedial system operation, maintenance, and pilot testing.
• Assist with groundwater and wastewater system monitoring.
• Conduct Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments.
• Compile, evaluate, and analyze environmental data; support preparation of technical reports.
• Develop environmental compliance work plans, permits, and reports (air quality, hazardous waste, stormwater, spill prevention, and wastewater).
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Communicate with subcontractors, regulatory agencies, tenants, and clients during field activities.
• Meet personal billability targets and contribute to project execution excellence.
• Adhere to ERM’s risk management processes, safety expectations, and governance standards.

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.

Please submit your resume and brief cover letter.

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!

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