Consulting Associate, Sustainable Operations

ERM is seeking a Consulting Associate, Sustainable Operations to join our growing team in Holland, Michigan.

In this role, you’ll support technically complex environmental compliance and sustainability projects while building core consulting and project management skills.

You’ll work alongside experienced consultants on impactful projects for large industrial and global clients—gaining hands-on experience across compliance, air quality, remediation, and due diligence.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early‑career professional who is detail‑oriented, technically curious, and motivated to grow within a collaborative consulting environment.

Why This Role Matters

You’ll help organizations meet environmental requirements, reduce risk, and improve sustainable operations—contributing directly to regulatory compliance, environmental protection, and responsible business practices.

What You’ll Do


* Provide technical support for EHS compliance, air quality management, site investigation and remediation, and environmental due diligence projects.


* Prepare environmental plans, permits, and reports related to:
+ Hazardous waste
+ Air quality
+ Stormwater, NPDES, and wastewater
+ Spill prevention
+ EPCRA Tier II and TRI reporting


* Conduct environmental compliance assessments and support corrective action implementation in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.


* Perform air quality analyses, including:
+ Emissions inventories
+ Air pollutant quantification
+ Evaluation of air pollution control technologies


* Support Phase I Environmental Site Assessments for real estate and transaction-related projects.


* Participate in fieldwork activities such as sampling, drilling, well installation, ecological field studies, construction oversight, and remedial system operation and maintenance.


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


* Compile, analyze, and interpret data; contribute to high-quality technical reports.


* Manage multiple tasks and projects within defined scope, budget, schedule, and quality expectations.


* Support ERM Project Managers and Partners-in-Charge with project execution and coordination.

What You’ll Bring


* Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering; Chemistry; Environmental Science; or a related discipline
+ Master’s degree and/or Professional Engineer (PE) license a plus


* 1–2 years of relevant environmental experience, including internships or co-op experience


* Strong working knowledge of spreadsheets and databases


* High attention to detail, strong time management skills, and a proactive, inquisitive mindset


* Effective written and verbal communication skills


* Experience preparing technical documentation and reports preferred

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