Consulting Senior Associate, Civil Engineer

ERM; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 73,000 - 93,213; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

ERM is seeking a Consulting Senior Associate, Civil Engineer in Washington, DC, focusing on sustainable engineering solutions. You will support renewable energy, infrastructure resilience, and environmental remediation projects, collaborating with a diverse team to tackle complex challenges.

The ideal candidate will possess a B.S. or M.S. in Civil or Environmental Engineering, relevant engineering experience, and be skilled in tools like AutoCAD and GIS. Benefits include a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of relevant experience in civil or environmental engineering.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and GIS.
• Ability and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, design, and construction of civil engineering projects.
• Prepare site civil designs and construction drawings.
• Conduct field investigations and quality assurance activities.

Skills

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Technical writing

AutoCAD

GIS

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification

Tools

Civil 3D

Microsoft Project

Job description

Build the foundations of a more sustainable future

At ERM, your early‑career experience won’t be spent on the sidelines. As a Consulting Senior Associate, Civil Engineer, you’ll play an active role in shaping real‑world projects that support renewable energy, infrastructure resilience, and environmental remediation. Based in our Washington, DC office, Richmond, VA or Philadelphia, PA, this role offers hands‑on technical growth, exposure to complex engineering challenges, and the chance to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across North America and globally—while contributing to work that truly matters.

Why This Role Matters

ERM is a global leader in sustainability and environmental consulting, and our engineering teams are at the heart of delivering solutions that balance development, environmental protection, and community needs. In this role, you’ll support projects that enable cleaner energy, safer sites, and more resilient infrastructure, helping clients move from planning to implementation with confidence.

What Your Impact Is

• Support the planning, design, permitting, and construction of site civil and remedial engineering projects.
• Contribute to renewable energy installations, electric transmission and distribution facilities, and site remediation projects.
• Help deliver high‑quality engineering solutions by producing construction drawings, technical specifications, calculations, and permit applications.
• Support project controls and management activities, including scheduling, cost estimating, labor resourcing, and progress tracking.
• Collaborate with engineers, scientists, and project managers across disciplines and geographies.

What You’ll Bring

You’re curious, motivated, and ready to learn. You enjoy both technical problem‑solving and working as part of a team, and you’re excited about gaining exposure to diverse projects and environments. You’re comfortable balancing independent work with collaboration and are open to travel and fieldwork as part of your professional development.

Required

• B.S. or M.S. in Civil or Environmental Engineering (preferred) or equivalent experience.
• Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) certification in place or eligibility.
• 1–2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and GIS.
• Strong verbal, written, and computer skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel.
• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Preferred

• Familiarity with Microsoft Project, scheduling, and construction management.
• Exposure to consulting or construction‑related project environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in projects on a global platform, in varied settings that require creative and practical engineering solutions.
• Prepare site civil designs, including earthwork and site grading, access roads, erosion and sediment control, and stormwater management.
• Develop construction drawings, technical specifications, calculations, and contract documents.
• Prepare application packages for land disturbance permits, construction stormwater permits, and related construction permits; support land use permit applications.
• Use AutoCAD and GIS to develop engineering designs.
• Conduct field investigations, construction oversight, and quality assurance activities.
• Evaluate field data; perform calculations; and prepare engineering reports, cost estimates, schedules, and progress tracking reports.
• Collaborate with scientists and engineers across site investigation, risk management, planning, design, and construction disciplines.
• Work both independently and as part of global, multidisciplinary project teams.
• Participate in a center‑of‑excellence engineering team to help develop innovative designs and oversee implementation.

Compensation and Benefits

The anticipated annual base pay is $73,000–$93,213 (USD). Actual pay will depend on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. This role may be eligible for bonus pay. 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.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.