Consulting Associate, Environmental Geology/Engineering (Entry Level)

ERM is looking for a motivated, detail-oriented Consulting Associate, Environmental Geology/Engineering (Entry Level) to join our growing team in Princeton, NJ (office in Ewing, NJ) or Philadelphia (Malvern), PA. Working under the direction of professional engineers, project managers, and partners, you will work on challenging remediation projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic area, as well as across the US and global locations. Responsibilities will include preparation of remedial designs and management of remedial construction for media including groundwater, sediment, soil, and vapor. In-situ and ex-situ remediation and treatment technologies will be designed / applied at active and inactive sites.  

This is a great opportunity to work with ERM's technical experts on challenging environmental remediation / management projects for large industrial and global clients! 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Assist in engineering design associated with various types of process and civil remediation projects for contaminated soil and groundwater, using innovative and emerging remedial treatment technologies as well as traditional systems. 

• Evaluate various remedial technologies for applicability at specific sites. 

• Assist in the design of remediation construction projects, including tasks such as preparation of design calculations and drawings, remediation/construction bid packages, engineering cost estimates, technical specifications, and support plans. 

• Provide field support as needed during construction oversight and provide Construction Quality Assurance. 

• Perform periodic monitoring, operation, and maintenance on groundwater remediation, soil vapor extraction, sub-slab depressurization, and other types of remediation systems. 

• Conduct other fieldwork, including remedial pilot tests, quality assurance activities, and construction oversight. 

• Provide office and field oversight of contractors, subcontractors, and construction inspectors and direct the progress of work. 

• Work within quality/budget/schedule expectations and scope-specific assignments. 

• Communicate with clients, subcontractors, regulatory agents, and site contacts. 

• Interact with ERM offices worldwide to generate proposals and coordinate projects. 

REQUIREMENTS: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or Geotechnical Engineering, minimum 3.0 GPA. Masters preferred. Or the equivalency of 8 years experience in lieu of education.

• Recent graduate to 2 years of relevant experience. 

• Engineer-in-Training preferred. 

• Environmental field work experience and 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification a plus. 

• Understanding of Civil / Geotechnical engineering design and specifically with geosynthetics, storm water management design, roadway design, erosion and sediment control design, and grading and landfill closure design. 

• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D and earthworks computations a plus. 

• Strong writing skills and organization/analytical skills. 

• Ability to manage multiple assignments concurrently and multitask. 

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

• Detail-oriented, thorough, and ability to work on multiple projects concurrently. 

• Ability and willingness to travel. 

• Valid driver’s license and a good driving record. 

• Local candidates preferred. 

For the Consulting Associate, Environmental Geology/Engineering (Entry Level) position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $62,000 – $72,42 (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 are allocable to a particular employe