Consultant, Scientist

ERM is seeking an entry/mid-level Consultant, Scientist, Environmental - Due Diligence/Compliance to join our technical team in Irvine, CA.

In this role, you will provide technical assistance on due diligence transaction and environmental health and safety projects while working across ERM’s Performance & Assurance and Contaminated Site Management technical teams on related follow-on project tasks.

RESPONSIBILITIES:


* Perform environmental due diligence projects for industrial and commercial transactions, including Phase I Environmental Site Assessments consistent with ASTM standards.


* Provide consulting advice to industry and legal clients.


* Prepare concise reports that assess potential environmental liability risks, and compliance and operational status at manufacturing facilities.


* Implement Phase II site assessments, including field work and sampling activities.


* Perform environmental compliance assessments at industrial and commercial facilities, and implement follow-up corrective actions to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.


* Provide general environmental compliance support to clients, including on site as needed.


* Perform multiple projects within scope/budget/schedule expectations and ensure quality standards on project deliverables.


* Support ERM Partners-in-Charge and Project Managers to effectively manage projects.


* Communicate with clients, ERM employees, and vendors.

REQUIREMENTS:


* Bachelors degree in engineering, environmental science, business administration, or related discipline.

Or equivalent experience.


* 2+ years of experience in environmental consulting and working on environmental due diligence projects.


* Solid knowledge of ASTM Phase I standards, understanding of core business and legal concepts of business transactions, and continued interest in working on transactions.


* Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills; experience writing comprehensive technical reports.


* Ability to multi-task, maintain flexibility, travel, and work independently with minimal supervision.


* Willingness/interest in site visits.


* 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. 


* This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

PREFERRED:


* ​Local candidates.

For the Consultant, Scientist position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $73,920 – $101,286 (USD).  An employee’s pay position within this range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.  We also...