Consulting Senior Associate, Geology

ERM; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 93,207; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

401(k) program

Paid time off

Job summary

ERM in Boston, MA is seeking a Senior Consulting Associate, Environmental Geologist/Scientist/Engineer to contribute to site investigations, remediation projects, and regulatory support. You will join a collaborative team, support fieldwork across the Great Lakes Northeast region, and help advance environmental solutions while working toward professional registration.

Travel up to 75% regionally, focusing on field activities, data interpretation, and client communication, with a strong emphasis

Qualifications

• BS in geology, hydrogeology, environmental science or environmental engineering, or 8+ years of equivalent experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical reports.
• Ability to work independently and in project teams.
• Willingness to travel regionally up to 75% and occasional overnight stays.
• Commitment to safety and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fieldwork including soil, sediment, groundwater sampling and testing.
• Coordinate drilling oversight, soil logging, and well installation activities.
• Prepare and review environmental data and regulatory documentation.
• Assist with Phase I/II ESAs and regulatory submittals.
• Support remediation projects, O&M, and client communications.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Independent and collaborative

Multi-tasking & deadlines

Travel readiness

Education

BS in geology/hydrogeology/env sci/eng or 8+ yrs exp

Job description

Kick‑start your environmental career with hands‑on fieldwork, real impact, and mentorship from industry‑leading experts.As a Senior Consulting Associate, Environmental Geologist/Scientist/Engineer based in Boston, Massachusetts, 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.

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.

• 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.

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: 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 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.
• 40‑hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification.

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 Senior Associate, Geology position, the anticipated annual base pay is $71,000–$93,207 (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.

Thank you for your interest in ERM!