Sustainable Operations Senior Associate - Impact-Driven

Environmental Resources Management, Inc. in; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Environmental Resources Management, Inc. (ERM) in Boston seeks a Consulting Senior Associate, Sustainable Operations to guide environmental projects and drive compliant, safer, and more sustainable operations for global organizations.

The role combines technical growth with increasing responsibility in a collaborative consulting environment, emphasizing exposure to air quality, site assessments, and regulatory programs. A strong engineering or science background is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Chemical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemistry, or a related field.
• 1+ year (3–5 years preferred) of relevant environmental experience (including internships)
• Strong analytical skills with hands-on experience using spreadsheets and 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 EHS, air quality, site investigation, remediation, and due diligence
• Prepare permits, plans, and reports across regulatory programs (NPDES, EPCRA, TRI, air, stormwater, wastewater, etc.)
• Conduct compliance assessments and implement corrective actions aligned with federal, state, and local regulations
• Perform air quality analyses, emissions inventories, and 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 system monitoring
• Analyze environmental data and contribute to technical reporting and client deliverables
• Manage multiple project tasks within scope, schedule, and budget while maintaining quality standards
• Collaborate with Project Managers and senior leaders to drive successful project execution

Skills

Analytical skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Spreadsheet/database proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental/Chemical/Civil/Mechanical Engineering or Environmental Science/Chemistry

Master's degree and/or Professional Engineer (PE) certification

Tools

Excel

Databases

Job description

Environmental Resources Management, Inc. (ERM) in Boston seeks a Consulting Senior Associate, Sustainable Operations to guide environmental projects and drive compliant, safer, and more sustainable operations for global organizations.

The role combines technical growth with increasing responsibility in a collaborative consulting environment, emphasizing exposure to air quality, site assessments, and regulatory programs. A strong engineering or science background is required.