Managing Consultant, Civil and Environmental Engineer

ERM; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 97,890 - 132,573; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

401(k) or RRSP/DPSP

Job summary

ERM in Seattle is seeking a Managing Consultant, Civil and Environmental Engineer to lead civil and remediation engineering projects. You will focus on protecting human health and restoring the environment while collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams.

This role offers hybrid work options and an attractive salary package in line with your experience and skills. The position includes management responsibilities, active participation in business development, and the opportunity to support sustainable redevelopment initiatives.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of consulting experience in site remediation and civil design.
• Experience supporting remedial design from investigation through implementation.
• Knowledge of federal and state remediation frameworks such as CERCLA.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review engineering reports and design deliverables.
• Manage civil and remedial design projects, tracking scope and budget.
• Support business development through client relationship management.

Skills

Site remediation

Civil design

Client relationship management

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related discipline

Tools

Civil 3D

HydroCAD

Job description

Why This Role Matters

As a Managing Consultant, Civil and Environmental Engineer in the Pacific Northwest, you will lead civil and remediation engineering aspects of ERM’s projects that protect human health, restore the environment, and enable sustainable redevelopment.

This position can be based in a local ERM office with hybrid status or fully remote if 100 miles away from an ERM office.

What You’ll Bring

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or closely related discipline.
• 4+ years of consulting experience with increasing responsibility in site remediation and civil design including grading, drainage, and stormwater management design to support remedial and closure objectives.
• Experience supporting or leading remedial design from site investigation through implementation, including development of design packages (30%–100%) with reports, drawings, technical specifications, and opinions of probable cost.
• Experience coordinating with multidisciplinary teams (environmental, geotechnical, construction, and drafting) to support design development, permitting, and implementation.
• Experience working within state or federal remediation frameworks (e.g., CERCLA, MTCA, solid waste closure programs).
• Working knowledge of digital design tools and data‑driven approaches used to support civil and remedial design (e.g., Civil 3D, HydroCAD, or similar platforms), with ability to direct and review work rather than perform all drafting directly.
• Proven ability to manage projects and lead multi‑person teams.
• Strong communication, strategic thinking, and mentoring skills.
• Ability to support client relationships and contribute to business development through high‑quality technical delivery.
• Ability to travel for site visits and client meetings.
• 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

• Professional Engineer (PE) license, or ability to obtain within one year.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review design deliverables, including engineering reports, drawings, specifications, and opinions of probable costs.
• Manage and execute civil and remedial design tasks or projects, including scope, budget, and schedule tracking.
• Provide leadership in staff development, performance management, and retention.
• Support business development through proposal preparation, client relationship management, and cross‑selling ERM’s services.
• Contribute to technical innovation and share knowledge across ERM’s global network.

For the Managing Consultant, Civil and Environmental Engineerposition, the anticipated annual base pay is $97,890 – $132,573 (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.

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.