Consultant, Environmental Scientist – Wetland Delineator

ERM

Consultant, Environmental Scientist delivering wetland delineations and supporting environmental permitting assessments at ERM, a sustainability consultancy. Collaborating with multidisciplinary experts across projects requiring deep technical expertise and fieldwork.

Posted 4/30/2026full-timeHouston • Louisiana, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver high-quality wetland delineations and habitat assessments that support environmental permitting and impact evaluation.
Provide sound scientific analysis and defensible documentation that supports complex regulatory decisions.
Contribute to permitting strategies that allow projects to move forward responsibly and efficiently.
Collaborate across disciplines to integrate biological and environmental data into broader project solutions.
Represent ERM’s commitment to safety, quality, and sustainability in both fieldwork and client-facing engagements.

Requirements

What you’ll need

BA/BS or Master’s degree in a natural science discipline
2+ years of professional experience, including a minimum of two field seasons of wetland delineation
Minimum of two (2) field seasons of wetland delineation experience using the 1987 Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual and applicable Regional Supplement(s)
Familiarity with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Regional Supplements (Arid West and Great Plains)
Ability to conduct extended fieldwork (up to 75% travel) in variable weather conditions and challenging terrain
Working knowledge of sub-meter GPS technologies, field data collection, and map interpretation (NWI, USGS, aerial imagery)
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing detailed technical reports
Demonstrated commitment to safety and adherence to health and safety protocols
Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to evolving project needs
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

health and safety protocols
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

wetland delineationhabitat assessmentsscientific analysisregulatory documentationfield data collectionmap interpretationsub-meter GPS technologies1987 Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation ManualU.S. Army Corps of Engineers Regional Supplementstechnical report writing

Soft Skills

communication skillscommitment to safetyindependent workmulti-priority managementadaptability