Consulting Associate, Environmental Engineer, Geologist, or Scientist

Launch Your Environmental Consulting Career and Help Shape More Sustainable Outcomes

Are you an early-career environmental professional looking to gain hands-on experience while working alongside industry-leading experts? ERM is seeking a Consulting Associate, Environmental Engineer, Geologist, or Scientist, based in Atlanta.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful environmental projects involving site investigation, remediation, compliance, and hazardous waste management.

You'll gain exposure to cutting-edge technologies, collaborate with experienced practitioners, and build the technical foundation needed to advance your professional career and pursue professional registration.

Why This Role Matters

Environmental challenges are becoming increasingly complex, and organizations need innovative solutions that protect people, communities, and the environment.

In this role, you'll help deliver critical environmental services that support regulatory compliance, property transactions, site remediation, and sustainable business operations.

Your field and technical contributions will directly support project success while providing invaluable real-world consulting experience across a diverse portfolio of projects.

What Your Impact Is

As a Consulting Associate, you will play a key role in collecting environmental data, supporting investigations, evaluating site conditions, and assisting with compliance and remediation efforts.

Working closely with project managers and technical specialists, you'll help deliver high-quality environmental solutions while developing skills across multiple environmental disciplines.

This position also offers opportunities for travel throughout the United States and, on occasion, globally.

What You'll Bring

Required



* Bachelor's degree in geology, hydrogeology, engineering, environmental science, or related environmental discipline.

Minimum 3.0 GPA, or equivalent experience.


* Recent graduate to 1 years of experience.


* Willingness and interest in field assignments; ability to perform field work standing or walking for full field days.


* Strong commitment to safety, including following established Health and Safety protocols.


* Effective written and verbal communication skills along with strong organizational and analytical abilities.


* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.


* Detail-oriented with a solutions-focused, results-oriented approach and strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.


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


* Ability to lift at least 40 pounds.


* 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 immigra...