Consulting Associate, Environmental Scientist

Launch Your Environmental Consulting Career in the Field with ERM

Are you ready to turn your passion for environmental science into real-world impact? At ERM, you won't spend your early career on the sidelines.

As a Consulting Associate, Environmental Scientist in Houston, Texas, you'll gain hands-on field experience, work alongside experienced environmental consultants, and contribute to projects that help protect natural resources while supporting responsible development.

This is an opportunity to build technical expertise, develop your consulting skills, and make a meaningful contribution from day one with a global leader in sustainability.

Why This Role Matters

In this role, you'll play an important role in helping clients understand, assess, and responsibly manage environmental impacts.

Your work will support critical infrastructure, energy, and development projects by providing the environmental data and analysis needed to inform sound decisions while promoting environmental stewardship.

What Your Impact Is

As part of ERM's Impact Assessment team, you'll provide analytical and field support for a wide range of environmental projects, including wetland delineations, habitat assessments, environmental constraints analyses, and permitting efforts.

Working closely with experienced professionals, you'll help deliver technically sound, fit-for-purpose solutions while developing a strong foundation in environmental consulting and field sciences.

What You'll Bring

Required



* BA/BS or Master's degree in a natural science discipline, or the equivalency of 8+ years related experience in lieu of education, or equivalent experience


* 0+ years of professional experience


* Coursework or training in wetland delineation using the 1987 Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual and applicable Regional Supplements


* Familiarity with Army Corps of Engineers Regional Supplements (Arid West and/or Great Plains)


* Ability and willingness to conduct fieldwork up to 75% of the time, outdoors and in variable conditions


* Working knowledge of GPS technologies and map interpretation (e.g., NWI, USGS, aerial imagery)


* Strong commitment to health, safety, and fieldwork best practices


* Effective written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail


* Ability to prioritize tasks, adapt to changing needs, and work independently with minimal supervision


* 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



* Previous internship, field course, or hands-on experience with wetland delineation or habitat assessments


* Experience collecting, reviewing, or managing environmental field data


* Local or regional fam...