Managing Consultant, Geologist/Engineer/Scientist (Senior Level)

ERM is seeking a Managing Consultant, Geologist/Engineer/Scientist to join our Contaminated Site Management technical team in Irvine, California. In this role, you will provide project management and senior technical assistance on site investigation, remediation, and environmental construction projects for clients locally and nationally.

As a Managing Consultant, Geologist/Engineer/Scientist, you will contribute your leadership, client relationship, and technical consulting skills to support the growth of ERM’s business and client base in the Mountains and Pacific Business Unit, while networking with ERM's global Contaminated Site Management technical team and technology experts to share best practices across the industry. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior-level professional looking to advance their career to the next level with a global environmental leader.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage and provide technical expertise on site investigation and remediation projects for a variety of clients with complex technical/regulatory issues in the power, chemical, transportation, and other manufacturing sectors.

• Design and negotiate site investigation and conceptual site model solutions for contaminated soil and ground water, using innovative and emerging techniques as well as traditional systems.

• Oversee multiple projects within client’s scope/budget/schedule expectations and ensure quality standards on project deliverables across ERM’s Contaminated Site Management service line [e.g., Brownfields redevelopment, site investigation and remediation, sustainable sediments, risk assessment, environmental construction management, site closure and decommissioning].

• Appropriately delegate project assignments to project teams and mentor junior staff.

• Coordinate with ERM offices in the Americas, Asia-Pacific, and Europe regions on national and international project delivery.

• Develop and expand client relationships that generate repeat business to grow the Contaminated Site Management service area in the western US.

• Prepare technical proposals and participate in business development with existing clients and identified leads. 

• Build strong collaborative relationships with other ERM employees.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelors in Geology, Environmental Engineering or Environmental Science or related degree.

• 4+ years consulting experience working with significant industrial clients on complex site investigation/remediation projects under a variety of state, federal, and international regulatory structures (e.g., CERCLA, RWQCB, DTSC, and local CUPAs). 

• Excellent writing, communication, strategic thinking, and “people” skills.

• Advanced knowledge of the local regulatory climate, with proven negotiation skills with state and local regulators.

PREFERRED BUT NOT REQUIRED:

• Proven business development experience for large programs/contracts and client relationships supported by repeat business, including established contacts in Power, Transportation, Manufacturing, and/or Chemical industry clients.

• Professional Geologist (PG) Certification in California (or ability to obtain professional license within one year).

For the Managing Consultant, Geologist/Engineer/Scientist position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $83,318 – $98,209 USD.  An employee’s pay position within this range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.  We also may have instances where compensation may be outside of the range, based on the factors noted above.  This job is also eligible for an annual discretionary based performance bonus.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, paid parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability and AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and any other benefits to eligible employees as applicable.

You can apply for this role through https://www.erm.com/careers/apply/ or through the internal careers portal if you are a current employee.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that