Senior Associate, Sustainable Operations - Drive Impact & Compliance

ERM; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

AD&D insurance

401(k)

Job summary

ERM, the world-leading sustainability consultancy, seeks a Consulting Senior Associate, Sustainable Operations in the Boston area to help clients navigate environmental challenges and advance sustainable practices. You will support compliance projects, prepare permits and reports, and contribute to site assessments while collaborating with senior staff to drive impactful outcomes.

You will work on air quality, regulatory programs, and due diligence, delivering high-quality environmental

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
• 1+ year of environmental experience; 3-5 years preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with spreadsheets & databases.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support environmental compliance projects, including air quality, site investigation, remediation, and due diligence.
• Prepare permits, plans, and reports across regulatory programs (NPDES, EPCRA, TRI, air, stormwater, wastewater).
• Conduct compliance assessments and implement corrective actions per regulations.
• Perform air quality analyses and emissions inventories; evaluate control technologies.
• Lead or support Phase I Environmental Site Assessments for property transactions.
• Conduct fieldwork such as sampling, drilling oversight, ecological studies, and remedial monitoring.
• Analyze environmental data and contribute to technical reporting and client deliverables.
• Manage multiple tasks within scope, schedule, and budget while maintaining quality.

Skills

Data analysis with spreadsheets

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Chemical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemistry, or related field

Master's degree and/or Professional Engineer certification

Tools

Excel

Databases (SQL, Access)

Job description

ERM, the world-leading sustainability consultancy, seeks a Consulting Senior Associate, Sustainable Operations in the Boston area to help clients navigate environmental challenges and advance sustainable practices. You will support compliance projects, prepare permits and reports, and contribute to site assessments while collaborating with senior staff to drive impactful outcomes.

You will work on air quality, regulatory programs, and due diligence, delivering high-quality environmental