Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. ERM is a sustainability consultancy that provides environmental, health, safety, risk, and social solutions. The Senior Consultant, Geologist/Engineer will support complex environmental projects through fieldwork, data analysis, technical reporting, remediation, hazardous waste management, and compliance activities. The role also involves coordinating with clients, regulators, subcontractors, and internal teams while meeting safety, quality, budget, and schedule expectations.
Responsibilities
- Conduct field activities, including: + Soil, sediment, groundwater, surface water, soil vapor, and indoor air sampling + Aquifer testing, drilling oversight, and soil logging + Soil boring and monitoring well installation + Well development, purging, and sampling + Remedial and wastewater treatment pilot tests + Operation and maintenance of remedial systems
- Oversee subcontractors and assist with remediation and construction management
- Perform Phase I and II environmental assessments for property transfer support
- Compile, evaluate, and interpret environmental data; assist with detailed technical reports
- Prepare environmental compliance plans, permits, and remediation‑related documentation
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
- Deliver within established quality, budget, and schedule expectations
- Communicate effectively with subcontractors, regulators, clients, and site tenants during fieldwork
Skills
- Bachelor's in geology, hydrogeology, engineering, environmental science, or related field. Or equivalent experience
- 3+ years of relevant environmental experience, including field work, report writing, and safety training
- Strong commitment to safety and adherence to Health & Safety protocols
- Willingness and ability to perform full-day field work while standing or walking
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; experience documenting detailed technical data
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
- Strong attention to detail with analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to multi-task, stay flexible, travel for multi-week assignments, and operate with minimal supervision
- 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
- 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification required
- This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship
- GIT or EIT certification preferred; PG or PE a plus
- Local candidates preferred; regional and relocation-interested candidates also considered
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