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Consultant, Geologist / Scientist / Engineer

ERM

New Orleans, LA, UShybrid

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Ready to apply your technical expertise to complex environmental challenges that matter? ERM is seeking a hands-on Consultant, Geologist / Scientist / Engineer to join our Gulf Business Unit, supporting impactful site investigation, remediation, demolition/decommissioning, and hazardous waste management projects. This role is ideal for an experienced environmental professional who thrives in the field, collaborates well with multidisciplinary teams, and is eager to continue building technical depth toward professional registration—while contributing to projects that protect communities and the environment.

Why This Role Matters ERM’s work directly supports safer, more sustainable land use and infrastructure across the Gulf Coast and beyond. In this role, you will contribute to projects that address legacy contamination, enable property transactions, and ensure compliance with complex regulatory frameworks—helping clients manage risk responsibly while delivering meaningful environmental outcomes.

What Your Impact Is • Play a critical role in environmental site investigations and remediation efforts from field execution through reporting • Support project delivery by translating field data into actionable technical insights • Contribute to the successful implementation of innovative investigation and remediation technologies • Strengthen ERM’s reputation for technical excellence, safety, and regulatory compliance • Build experience toward professional licensure while collaborating with industry-leading experts

What You’ll Bring Required • Bachelor’s degree in geology, hydrogeology, environmental engineering, environmental science, environmental policy, or a related natural science (minimum 3.0 GPA), or 8+ years of relevant professional experience in lieu of a degree • 2+ years of relevant environmental consulting or related experience, including a strong interest in field-based work • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced consulting environment • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience documenting and reporting technical data • Commitment to safety and adherence to established Health & 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.  • Flexibility to manage multiple assignments while meeting quality, budget, and schedule expectations • This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship

Preferred • Master’s degree in a related discipline • Professional or in‑progress registration (PG, PE, GIT, or EIT) • State and/or federal environmental regulatory knowledge or experience • 40‑hour HAZWOPER training • Experience with vegetation GPS mapping and/or wetland delineations • Local candidates with familiarity in the Gulf Coast regulatory and environmental landscape

Key Responsibilities • Conduct fieldwork including soil, sediment, groundwater, and surface water sampling; aquifer testing; drilling oversight and soil logging • Oversee soil borings, monitoring well installation, development, purging, and sampling • Coordinate drilling, surveying, and laboratory subcontractors • Provide construction oversight for remediation projects and support operation and maintenance of remediation systems • Perform data interpretation and prepare site work plans, technical memoranda, figures, spreadsheets, and reports • Support Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments for property transactions • Assist with regulatory compliance at the federal, state, and local levels • Communicate effectively with project managers, subcontractors, regulators, clients, and stakeholders during field activities • Support team‑based project delivery while reporting primarily to Project Managers

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.   

ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not   forward   resumes to our   jobs   alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.  

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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