Sustainability Civil Engineer — Senior Associate (Hybrid/Remote)

ERM; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/Remote work options

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

ERM is seeking a Consulting Senior Associate, Civil Engineer to help advance renewable energy, infrastructure resilience, and environmental remediation projects. Based in the Washington DC, Richmond VA, or Philadelphia PA area, you’ll work with multidisciplinary teams across North America and globally to deliver real‑world solutions. You’ll design site civil components, prepare drawings and permits, and support project controls.

The role requires 1–2 years of experience, B.S. or M.S.

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Civil or Environmental Engineering (preferred) or equivalent experience.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification in place or eligible.
• 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.

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.

Skills

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

GIS

EIT

Travel willingness

Verbal & written communication

Education

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

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

ERM is seeking a Consulting Senior Associate, Civil Engineer to help advance renewable energy, infrastructure resilience, and environmental remediation projects. Based in the Washington DC, Richmond VA, or Philadelphia PA area, you’ll work with multidisciplinary teams across North America and globally to deliver real‑world solutions. You’ll design site civil components, prepare drawings and permits, and support project controls.

The role requires 1–2 years of experience, B.S. or M.S.