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Ready to Launch Your Career in Environmental Consulting?
If you’re passionate about geology and want to make a real impact on environmental challenges, this is your chance to join a global leader in sustainability. At ERM , you’ll work alongside industry experts, gain hands-on experience, and help shape a cleaner, safer future.
Why This Role Matters
Environmental issues are complex—and solving them requires innovative thinking and technical expertise. As a Consulting Senior Associate, Geology based in Charlotte, NC, you’ll play a critical role in investigating and remediating contaminated sites, ensuring compliance, and supporting sustainable solutions for clients across diverse industries.
What Your Impact Is
Contribute to projects that protect communities and ecosystems.
Apply cutting-edge investigation and remediation technologies.
Build foundational experience toward professional registration.
Support ERM’s mission to create a more sustainable world.
What You’ll Bring
Required:
Bachelor’s degree in geology, hydrogeology, engineering, environmental science, or related discipline (Master’s a plus).
GPA of 3.0 or higher or equivalent experience.
1+ years of relevant experience.
Willingness to perform field work (standing/walking full days).
Strong commitment to safety and adherence to Health & Safety protocols.
Excellent communication, organization, and analytical skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
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 includes frequent travel to various client locations across a large geographical area.
Ability to lift at least 40 pounds.
This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.
Preferred:
40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification.
GIT or EIT certification.
Experience with technical data recording and report writing.
Local candidates preferred; regional candidates considered.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct field investigations: soil, sediment, groundwater, surface water, soil vapor, and indoor air sampling.
Oversee drilling, soil logging, and installation of monitoring wells.
Perform aquifer testing, well development, and remedial system operations.
Assist with groundwater and wastewater system performance monitoring.
Support Phase I and II environmental assessments for property transactions.
Compile and analyze data; assist in preparing technical reports.
Prepare compliance work plans, permits, and reports for air quality, hazardous waste, stormwater, and wastewater.
Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local regulations.
Communicate effectively with subcontractors, regulators, tenants, and clients during field activities.
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.
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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