Consulting Associate, Scientist (Entry Level)

ERM is seeking a motivated Consulting Associate, Scientist to join our growing office in Minneapolis, MN . This role includes assisting Project Managers on a variety of projects including environmental impact assessment and permitting for capital projects, as well as environmental health and safety compliance, and site investigation & remediation.

ERM's collaborative culture provides knowledge sharing of best practices and ongoing learning opportunities for our consultants.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early career professional to join a growing and exciting technical team, as you build a rewarding career path with a global environmental leader.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

Provide technical assistance on NEPA environmental assessment (EA) and environmental impact statement (EIS) projects and related activities in support of ERM clients’ domestic and international development projects (i.

e., power generation, electrical transmission, renewable / alternative energy, mining, oil and gas, and Brownfields projects).

• Perform project delivery activities such as report writing, undertaking and organizing data collection and ecological field surveys, performing data and literature reviews, and developing recommendations for clients.
• Prepare multi-media plans and permits (with an emphasis on FERC, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and State Historical Commissions) in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
• Conduct tasks related land use planning, facility siting, risk assessment, and water resources management.
• Provide technical support to Project Managers related to natural resource inventory and impact assessment, ecological and human health risk assessment, and multi-media environmental sampling.
• Work within quality / budget / schedule expectations and scope-specific assignments.
• Communicate with project team members, clients, regulatory agencies, and subcontractors.

REQUIREMENTS :

• BS in environmental science, natural science, or related discipline; MS preferred. Minimum 3.0 GPA. Or the equivalency of 8+ years related experience in lieu of education.
• Recent graduate to 2 years of relevant environmental experience or professional internships.
• Strong commitment to safety.
• Effective written / verbal communication and organization / analytical skills; experience recording / writing detailed technical data and reports.
• Ability to multi-task, maintain flexibility, travel, and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated attributes to become a strong consultant team player, eagerness to learn and grow, self-starter who takes initiative, versatile, and service-oriented mentality.
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, manage time effectively, handle multiple project assignments, meet strict deadlines, and travel to diverse project locations.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Local candidates preferred.

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.