Consulting Associate, Engineering/Geology/Science

ERM

Consulting Associate handling environmental site investigations and remediation projects at ERM. Collaborating with experts to protect ecosystems and sustainability across regions.

Posted 5/3/2026full-timeMilwaukee • Illinois, Minnesota, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $66,000 - $88,775 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supporting environmental site investigations and remediation projects that influence major development, infrastructure, and cleanup efforts.
Bringing scientific accuracy to field sampling programs, environmental data collection, and reporting.
Ensuring regulatory compliance through high-quality documentation and collaborative fieldwork.
Strengthening ERM’s commitment to sustainability and helping clients reduce environmental risk.
Conduct fieldwork including: Soil, sediment, groundwater, building, waste, and surface water sampling

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS in geology, hydrogeology, environmental science, or environmental engineering; Or 8+ years of equivalent experience.
Recent graduate to 2 years of experience, with interest and willingness to participate in field assignments.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within project teams.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience recording and writing detailed technical data and reports.
Ability to thrive in a consulting environment— managing multiple tasks, adapting to shifting priorities, and meeting strict deadlines.
Detail ‑ oriented, with mechanical aptitude and hands ‑ on problem ‑ solving skills.
Strong commitment to safety and adherence to established Health & Safety protocols.
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.
Ability to travel up to 75% regionally, including multiple overnight stays; approximately 25% office-based work. This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid time off
Parental leave
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
AD&D insurance
401(k) or RRSP/DPSP

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Hard Skills & Tools

field samplingenvironmental data collectionregulatory compliancetechnical data reportingsoil samplingsediment samplinggroundwater samplingwaste samplingsurface water samplingenvironmental remediation

Soft Skills

independent workcollaborative teamworkwritten communicationverbal communicationdetail-orientedproblem-solvingadaptabilitytime managementsafety commitmentclient interaction

Certifications

BS in geologyBS in hydrogeologyBS in environmental scienceBS in environmental engineeringvalid driver's license