Consulting Associate, Environmental Engineer, Geologist, or Scientist

erm; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

ERM is seeking a Consulting Associate, Environmental Engineer, Geologist, or Scientist, based in Indianapolis. You will contribute to environmental projects including site investigations, remediation, compliance, and hazardous waste management, gaining hands-on experience and building the technical foundation needed for professional registration.

Join a globally ranked sustainability consultancy that values safety, teamwork, and rigorous data collection.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in geology, hydrogeology, engineering, or environmental science with GPA ≥ 3.0.
• Recent graduate to 1 year of experience with willingness to field work.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to client sites.
• Commitment to safety and strong written/verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field work: sampling, site investigations, drilling oversight, and monitoring.
• Assist with groundwater and wastewater system performance monitoring.
• Prepare environmental compliance plans, permits, and reports.
• Support Phase I/II assessments for property transactions.
• Collect, compile, and evaluate environmental data for reports.

Skills

Field work

Safety awareness

Communication

Analytical skills

Team player

Travel-friendly

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in geology, hydrogeology, engineering, environmental science

Master's degree in geology, hydrogeology, engineering, environmental science

Tools

HAZWOPER certification

GIT certification

EIT certification

Job description

Launch Your Environmental Consulting Career and Help Shape More Sustainable Outcomes

Are you an early-career environmental professional looking to gain hands-on experience while working alongside industry-leading experts? ERM is seeking a Consulting Associate, Environmental Engineer, Geologist, or Scientist, based in Indianapolis . This role offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful environmental projects involving site investigation, remediation, compliance, and hazardous waste management. You'll gain exposure to cutting-edge technologies, collaborate with experienced practitioners, and build the technical foundation needed to advance your professional career and pursue professional registration.

Why This Role Matters

Environmental challenges are becoming increasingly complex, and organizations need innovative solutions that protect people, communities, and the environment. In this role, you will help deliver critical environmental services that support regulatory compliance, property transactions, site remediation, and sustainable business operations. Your field and technical contributions will directly support project success while providing invaluable real-world consulting experience across a diverse portfolio of projects.

What Your Impact Is

As a Consulting Associate, you will play a key role in collecting environmental data, supporting investigations, evaluating site conditions, and assisting with compliance and remediation efforts. Working closely with project managers and technical specialists, you'll help deliver high-quality environmental solutions while developing skills across multiple environmental disciplines. This position also offers opportunities for travel throughout the United States and, on occasion, globally.

What You'll Bring

Required

• Bachelor's degree in geology, hydrogeology, engineering, environmental science, or related environmental discipline. Minimum 3.0 GPA, or equivalent experience.
• Recent graduate to 1 years of experience.
• Willingness and interest in field assignments; ability to perform field work standing or walking for full field days.
• Strong commitment to safety, including following established Health and Safety protocols.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills along with strong organizational and analytical abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Detail-oriented with a solutions-focused, results-oriented approach and strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multi-task, maintain flexibility, travel, and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to lift at least 40 pounds.
• 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.
• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Preferred

• Master's degree in geology, hydrogeology, engineering, environmental science, or related environmental discipline.
• Experience recording and writing detailed technical data and reports.
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification.
• GIT or EIT certification.
• Local candidates preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct field work, including data collection; soil, sediment, groundwater, surface water, soil vapor, and indoor air sampling; aquifer testing; drilling oversight and soil logging; soil boring and monitoring well installation; well development, purging and sampling; remedial and wastewater treatment pilot tests; remedial system operation and maintenance; and in-plant support.
• Assist in groundwater and wastewater system performance monitoring.
• Perform Phase I and II environmental assessments to support property transfer transactions.
• Compile and evaluate data and assist in report preparation.
• Prepare environmental compliance work plans, permits, and reports for air quality, hazardous waste, spill prevention, storm water, and wastewater.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations.
• Work within quality, budget, schedule expectations, and scope-specific assignments.
• Communicate with subcontractors, regulatory agents, tenants, and clients during field activities.

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 e