Consulting Associate, Engineering/Geology/Science

Kick‑start your environmental career with hands‑on fieldwork, real impact, and mentorship from industry‑leading experts. As a Consulting Associate, Engineering/Geology/Science based in Milwaukee, WI, Minneapolis, MN or Rolling Meadows, IL, you’ll contribute to projects that protect ecosystems, advance remediation technologies, and support communities across the Great Lakes Northeast region and beyond. At ERM, you’ll explore the full spectrum of environmental consulting—learning cutting‑edge investigation methods, collaborating with technical specialists, and building the foundation needed for future professional registration. If you’re energized by purpose-driven work and ready to grow with a global sustainability leader, this role is your next step. Why This Role Matters Environmental challenges are increasingly complex—and your work helps solve them. From investigating contamination to supporting remediation and compliance, your contributions will directly influence client decisions, regulatory outcomes, and environmental health. You’ll work with a collaborative team that values curiosity, safety, and innovation, all while shaping stronger and more sustainable communities. What Your Impact Is 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. What You’ll Bring Required 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. Preferred Environmental fieldwork experience. 40‑hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification. Key Responsibilities Conduct fieldwork including: Soil, sediment, groundwater, building, waste, and surface water sampling Aquifer testing Drilling oversight and soil logging Soil boring and monitoring well installation Well development, purging, and sampling Construction oversight Coordinate and direct drilling, surveying, and laboratory services. Support environmental remediation/demolition projects and O&M of remediation systems. Compile and evaluate soil, groundwater, air, sediment, and other environmental data. Assist in preparing reports for regulatory agency submittals. Review groundwater chemistry data and prepare figures/exhibits for regulatory reporting. Perform Phase I and II environmental site assessments to support property transfer transactions. Assist with compliance related to federal, state, and local environmental regulations. Manage assignments within defined quality, budget, and schedule expectations. Communicate with project teams, subcontractors, regulatory agencies, tenants, and clients during field activities. For the Consulting Associate, Engineering/Geology/Science position, the anticipated annual base pay is $66,000–$88,775 (USD). Actual pay will depend on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. In some cases, pay may fall outside this range. This role may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are not bonus eligible). We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and other applicable benefits to eligible employees. Note: Bonuses, commissions, and other forms of additional compensation are not guaranteed and subject to the sole discretion of ERM and its policies and procedures. Who We Are: As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations. At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level. Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Thank you for your interest in ERM! #LI-Hybrid 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. At ERM, sustainability is our business. We are the world’s largest advisory firm focused solely on sustainability, offering unparalleled expertise across business and finance. ERM partners with clients to operationalize sustainability at pace and scale, through our unique combination of strategic transformation and technical delivery capabilities. Our diverse global team of experts works with the world’s leading organizations to help them set clear sustainability targets, measure progress and operationalize strategy through deep implementation and business transformation. With more than 50 years of experience, our ability to integrate sustainability solutions and our depth and breadth of technical knowledge are why organizations choose to partner with us as their trusted advisor. Every one of us firmly believes in the potential to create value for our clients through an integrated approach to sustainability (because we have personally seen it and professionally achieved it). Our team members are passionate about client service. We work closely with our clients to help them operationalize their sustainability goals and meet their environmental, health and safety objectives while advancing ERM’s purpose through delivering tangible progress in what the United Nations coined The Decade of Action. Organizing our people across globally integrated communities of technical and strategic talent positions ERM to be a “boots to boardroom” leader in bringing that value creation to our clients, partners, and the world. We recruit exceptional professionals with a personal and professional passion for sustainability and nurture them to even greater success as specialists. We prepare our consultants to bring integrated, innovative and sustainable solutions to our clients and provide opportunities for ongoing development across a variety of subject areas related to technical, business, and personal growth. At ERM, effort pays off and becomes career defining work that leaves a positive imprint on our planet. ERM Homepage Explore All Open Roles Explore Early Careers Roles Explore Experienced Professional Roles Explore Partnership Roles