Consulting Associate, Biologist

Kickstart your environmental consulting career with hands-on field experience and real-world impact from day one.

ERM is seeking a motivated Consulting Associate, Biologist to join our growing Capital Project Delivery (CPD) team in Indianapolis, Indiana.

This is a unique opportunity for an early-career professional to contribute directly to impactful environmental projects across renewable energy, oil and gas, power, and technology sectors.

In this role, you’ll gain exposure to fieldwork, data analysis, regulatory processes, and client-facing project delivery—while building the foundation for a long-term career in environmental consulting within a collaborative, global organization.

Why This Role Matters?

This role plays a critical part in supporting sustainable development by ensuring environmental considerations are thoughtfully integrated into major infrastructure and energy projects.

Your work will help clients navigate regulatory requirements, protect ecosystems, and make informed decisions that balance development with environmental stewardship.

What Your Impact Is:



* Contribute to environmental permitting, due diligence, and impact assessments that enable responsible project development


* Support the identification and protection of wetlands, waterways, and sensitive habitats


* Deliver high-quality field data and technical insights that inform regulatory and client decisions


* Help shape sustainable infrastructure projects across the Midwest and southeastern US


* Build expertise across multiple sectors, setting the stage for advancement in technical or project management career paths

What You'll Bring:

Required:



* BS in environmental science, biology, natural resources, or related discipline; or equivalent experience


* Recent graduate to 1+ years of relevant environmental experience or professional internships


* Familiarity with leading field survey techniques and WOTUS delineations, including working knowledge of sub-meter accuracy GPS technologies and Digital data collection platforms such as ARC GIS Field Maps, Survey 123, and/or Bio App


* Familiarity completing Hydrologic Determination Data Sheets and Stream Quantification Tool


* Experience conducting Hydrologic Determinations with TDEC and Jurisdictional Determination with USACE


* Strong commitment to safety


* Willingness and desire to support field assignments between 50% and 80% of the time during the field season (April to October)


* Working knowledge of field techniques for plant identification and their facultative rating, the 50/20 rule, soil sampling, hydric soil identification using the most current version of the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) Field Indicators of Hydric Soils, and wetland hydrology indicators is required


* Detail-oriented with excellent critical thinking and troubleshooting/problem-solving skills


* Effective written/verbal communication and strong organiz...