Consulting Associate, Environmental Engineer, Geologist, or Scientist

Kickstart your environmental consulting career with impact that truly matters.

Step into a role where your curiosity, technical skills, and passion for environmental problem‑solving directly contribute to healthier communities and more sustainable industries. As a Consulting Associate, Environmental Engineer/Geologist/Scientist with ERM, based in Raleigh or Charlotte, North Carolina, you’ll be part of a global team that tackles some of today’s most pressing environmental challenges—site investigation, remediation, compliance, and hazardous waste management. Whether working locally in North Carolina or supporting projects across the U.S. and globally, you’ll gain hands‑on experience that accelerates your professional growth and positions you for long-term success in the field.

Why This Role Matters

Environmental issues are complex—and solving them requires sharp thinkers who are ready to get into the field, analyze critical data, and help design solutions that protect our air, water, land, and communities. In this role, you’ll work alongside ERM’s technical experts and industry leaders, contributing to cutting-edge investigation and remediation strategies, innovative compliance solutions, and more sustainable practices for our clients. It’s an opportunity to grow your expertise, build toward professional registration, and make a measurable impact from day one.

What Your Impact Is

You will support meaningful environmental projects through work such as:

• Conducting field investigations including soil, sediment, groundwater, surface water, soil vapor, and indoor air sampling.
• Performing aquifer testing, drilling oversight and soil logging, monitoring well and soil boring installs, well development, purging and sampling, remedial and wastewater treatment pilot tests, and remedial system O&M.
• Assisting with groundwater and wastewater system performance monitoring.
• Supporting Phase I and II environmental assessments for property transfer transactions.
• Compiling and evaluating environmental data and assisting in report development.
• Preparing environmental compliance documents—work plans, permits, and reports for air quality, stormwater, hazardous waste, spill prevention, and wastewater.
• Helping ensure regulatory compliance at federal, state, and local levels.
• Working within established quality, budget, and schedule expectations to meet project requirements.
• Communicating with subcontractors, regulatory personnel, tenants, and clients during field activities.

What You’ll Bring

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in geology, hydrogeology, engineering, environmental science, or related field; Master’s degree a plus. Or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Recent graduate to 2 years of relevant experience.
• Strong interest in fieldwork; ability to stand or walk for full field days.
• Commitment to safety and adherence to Health & Safety protocols.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to produce clear technical notes and reports.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Detail‑oriented with a problem‑solving, results-focused mindset.
• Ability to multi-task, travel, adapt, and self-manage.
• Ability to lift at least 40 pounds.
• 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.  
• Local candidates preferred.
• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Preferred

• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification.
• GIT or EIT certification.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, soil vapor, and indoor air sampling.
• Perform aquifer testing, drilling oversight, soil logging, well installation, development, purging, and sampling.
• Support remedial and wastewater treatment pilot testing and remedial system operation and maintenance.
• Assist in groundwater and wastewater system performance monitoring.
• Perform Phase I and II environmental assessments.
• Compile, assess, and interpret environmental data; support preparation of technical reports.
• Prepare environmental compliance work plans, permits, and reporting for air quality, hazardous waste, spill prevention, stormwater, and wastewater.
• Help ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Work within scheduled scope, budget, and quality parameters.
• Communicate effectively with subcontractors, regulators, tenants, and clients during field activities.

Candidates may be invited to complete an online assessment as part of our recruitment process. All personal information will be handled confidentially and in compliance with data protection laws.