Consultant, Scientist

Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in biology, environmental studies, or related field, or 8+ years equivalent experience.
  • 2-3 years of relevant environmental consulting experience; 5 years preferred.
  • Strong commitment to health and safety standards in all environments.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical documentation.
  • Proficient in spreadsheets, databases, and data analysis tools.
  • Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Willingness to travel frequently for project needs.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical support on environmental impact assessments and sustainability-related projects.
  • Prepare necessary plans, permits, and reports for wetlands and stormwater programs.
  • Conduct environmental compliance assessments and implement corrective actions as required.
  • Perform fieldwork including ecological studies and site assessments.
  • Deliver on-site client assistance and general environmental compliance support.
  • Compile, evaluate, and interpret environmental data for technical reports.
  • Execute project tasks while adhering to scope, budget, and quality standards.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off and parental leave.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Life, disability, and AD&D insurance.
  • 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP plans available for eligible employees.
Full Job Description
Are you an experienced environmental professional ready to apply your expertise to complex, high-impact projects in the energy sector?

What Your Impact Is

As a Consultant, Scientist, you will play a critical role in delivering environmental and sustainability solutions for clients across the energy sector. Working closely with Project Managers and senior consultants, you will help ensure projects meet regulatory requirements, advance environmental stewardship, and are delivered safely, efficiently, and with the highest quality standards.

What You'll Bring

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in biology, environmental studies, or a related science discipline, or equivalent experience (8+ years).
  • 2-3 years (5 years preferred) of relevant environmental consulting experience and/or professional internships.
  • Strong commitment to health and safety in both field and office environments.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to document and interpret technical data.
  • Proficiency with spreadsheets, databases, and data analysis tools.
  • Detail-oriented mindset with strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently with minimal supervision, and adapt to changing project needs.
  • Willingness and ability to travel as project demands require.
  • 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

  • Experience supporting environmental impact assessments and compliance programs in the energy sector.
  • Familiarity with wetlands, stormwater, NPDES, and wastewater permitting and reporting.
  • Local or regional knowledge of Minnesota and surrounding regulatory environments.


Key Responsibilities

  • Provide technical support on environmental impact assessments and sustainability-related projects.
  • Prepare plans, permits, and reports related to wetlands, stormwater, NPDES, and wastewater programs.
  • Conduct environmental compliance assessments and support implementation of corrective actions to meet federal, state, and local regulations.
  • Perform fieldwork, including ecological field studies and site assessments.
  • Deliver general environmental compliance support, including on-site client assistance as needed.
  • Compile, evaluate, and interpret environmental data; contribute to high-quality technical report preparation.
  • Execute project tasks within scope, budget, and schedule expectations while meeting ERM's quality standards.
  • Collaborate with Partners-in-Charge and Project Managers to deliver exceptional client value and project outcomes.


For the Consultant, Scientist position, the anticipated annual base pay is $70,500-$97,429 (USD). Actual pay will depend on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. In some cases, pay may fall outside this range. This role may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are not bonus eligible).

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and other applicable benefits to eligible employees.

Note: Bonuses, commissions, and other forms of additional compensation are not guaranteed and subject to the sole discretion of ERM and its policies and procedures.

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.

Thank you for your interest in ERM!

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