Consulting Senior Associate, Civil or Environmental Engineer

Build the foundations of a more sustainable future

At ERM, your early‑career experience won’t be spent on the sidelines.

As a Consulting Senior Associate, Civil or Environmental Engineer, you’ll play an active role in shaping real-world projects that support renewable energy, infrastructure resilience, and environmental remediation.

Based in our Washington, DC office, this role offers hands-on technical growth, exposure to complex engineering challenges, and the chance to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across North America and globally—all while contributing to work that truly matters.

Why This Role Matters

ERM is a global leader in sustainability and environmental consulting, and our engineering teams are at the heart of delivering solutions that balance development, environmental protection, and community needs.

In this role, you’ll support projects that enable cleaner energy, safer sites, and more resilient infrastructure—helping clients move from planning to implementation with confidence.

This is an opportunity to grow your technical foundation, build consulting and project delivery skills, and gain both office and field experience early in your career, all while being part of a collaborative, purpose-driven organization.

What Your Impact Is



* Support the planning, design, permitting, and construction of site civil and remedial engineering projects.


* Contribute to renewable energy installations, electric transmission and distribution facilities, and site remediation projects.


* Help deliver high-quality engineering solutions by producing construction drawings, technical specifications, calculations, and permit applications.


* Support project controls and management activities, including scheduling, cost estimating, labor resourcing, and progress tracking.


* Collaborate with engineers, scientists, and project managers across disciplines and geographies.

What You’ll Bring

You’re curious, motivated, and ready to learn.

You enjoy both technical problem-solving and working as part of a team, and you’re excited about gaining exposure to diverse projects and environments.

You’re comfortable balancing independent work with collaboration and are open to travel and fieldwork as part of your professional development.

Required



* B.S.

or M.S.

in Civil or Environmental Engineering (preferred).

Or equivalent experience.


* Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification in place or eligible.


* 1–2 years of relevant experience.


* Experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and GIS.


* Strong verbal, written, and computer skills.


* Ability and willingness to travel.


* Local candidates preferred (Washington, DC).


* This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Preferred



* Familiarity with Microsoft Project, scheduling, and construction management.


* Exposure to consulting or construction-related project environments.

Key Responsibilities

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