About the role
Kick ‑ start your environmental consulting career where hands ‑ on fieldwork meets real ‑ world impact.
If you’re early in your career and eager to apply your geology or environmental science background in the field, this role offers the opportunity to learn from industry experts, work on meaningful remediation projects, and build the technical foundation needed for professional registration—all while supporting projects that protect communities and the environment.
Why This Role Matters?
As a Consulting Associate, Geologist , based in New Orleans, you’ll play a critical role in investigating and remediating complex environmental challenges across Texas and the Gulf Business Unit . Your work will directly support regulatory compliance, responsible land redevelopment, and the safe management of environmental risks—making a tangible difference for clients and communities alike. This role is ideal for someone looking to grow their technical expertise through hands‑on fieldwork while gaining exposure to ERM’s full spectrum of environmental services.
What Your Impact Is
Support site investigation, remediation, and hazardous waste management projects from field execution through reporting
Contribute high‑quality environmental data used for regulatory decision‑making and client strategies
Help implement innovative investigation and remediation technologies alongside ERM’s technical experts
Build the experience and competencies required to pursue professional licensure
What You'll Bring
Required
BS in Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or equivalent experience
Recent graduate to 1+ years of relevant experience, or strong interest in field‑based environmental work
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to document and interpret technical data
Ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast‑paced consulting environment while meeting deadlines
Detail‑oriented mindset with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
Commitment to safety and adherence to all health and safety protocols
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
Prior environmental fieldwork experience
40‑hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification
Familiarity with environmental sampling methods, drilling oversight, or remediation systems
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct field activities including soil, sediment, groundwater, and surface water sampling
Oversee drilling operations, soil borings, monitoring well installation, development, purging, and sampling
Perform aquifer testing, soil logging, and construction oversight
Coordinate subcontractors for drilling, surveying, and laboratory services
Support environmental remediation projects, including system operations and maintenance
Compile, evaluate, and interpret environmental media data
Assist with regulatory reporting, including data review, figures, and technical exhibits
Perform Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments for property transactions
Support compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations
Communicate effectively with subcontractors, regulators, tenants, and clients during field activities
Deliver work in alignment with project budgets, schedules, and quality expectations
Travel regionally up to 50% as project needs require
Who We Are:
As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.
At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.
Please submit your resume and brief cover letter.
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ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Thank you for your interest in ERM!
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