Consulting Associate, Scientist or Engineer
ERM
Key Responsibilities
- Drafting Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) reports, including site reconnaissance, historical records review, and regulatory database research in accordance with ASTM E1527-21.
- Providing technical assistance on environmental compliance, management systems, and due diligence transaction projects.
- Supporting environmental due diligence and site investigations, including field work such as site inspections and soil, groundwater, and soil vapor sampling.
- Assisting clients with environmental compliance and permitting across air, water, waste, and hazardous materials regulatory programs.
- Compiling, managing, and analyzing environmental data, and preparing tables, figures, and technical reports.
- Supporting environmental, health, and safety (EHS) audits and sustainability initiatives, including emissions inventories and regulatory reporting.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Bachelor's degree in environmental science, engineering (civil, environmental, mechanical), or related discipline.
- 0+ years of relevant experience; internships and academic research will be considered.
- Capable of thriving in a consulting environment requiring the ability to simultaneously handle multiple project assignments and meet strict deadlines.
- Proficient at multi-tasking, maintaining flexibility, and developing the ability to work independently.
- Ability to travel locally across Southern California (Orange County, Los Angeles County, Ventura County, Riverside, etc.), and occasional overnight traveling based on business needs.
- Ability to perform outdoor field work in various weather conditions, and lift up to 50 lbs.
- Enthusiastic and driven with the ability to be agile and innovative.
- Appetite for learning new digital tools and applications.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, and analytical skills, with experience recording technical data and preparing reports.
- Dependable, with integrity, respect, a positive outlook, and a strong client focus.
- Valid driver's license and/or the ability to operate a company vehicle.
- 40-hour HAZWOPER training (or willingness to obtain it) – Preferred.
- Familiarity with California regulatory agencies including DTSC, Regional Water Quality Control Boards, and SCAQMD – Preferred.
- Working knowledge of CEQA requirements – Preferred.
- GIS experience – Preferred.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills – Preferred.
Qualifications
- 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.