Senior Consultant, Geologist/EngineerAre you an experienced
Senior Consultant, Geologist/Engineer looking to elevate your impact? At
ERM, you'll play a strategic role in solving complex environmental challenges that shape industries and communities. You'll collaborate with world-class technical experts, contribute to innovative remediation and investigation solutions, and grow your professional capabilities. Based in
Charleston, West Virginia, with opportunities for nationwide and global travel.
Why This Role MattersThis role serves as a critical technical contributor within ERM's multidisciplinary project teams. Your work supports essential site investigation, remediation, hazardous waste management, and environmental compliance efforts that protect natural resources and advance sustainable outcomes. Every project you support will directly influence client decisions and help create safer, healthier environments.
What Your Impact Is- Support complex environmental projects with high-quality fieldwork execution, data analysis, and technical reporting.
- Implement emerging and sustainable remediation technologies while upholding ERM's rigorous safety and quality standards.
- Collaborate with clients, regulators, subcontractors, and internal teams to deliver seamless project execution.
- Help advance ERM's mission to provide science-driven, impactful environmental solutions across varied industries and geographies.
Key Responsibilities- Conduct field activities, including:
- Soil, sediment, groundwater, surface water, soil vapor, and indoor air sampling
- Aquifer testing, drilling oversight, and soil logging
- Soil boring and monitoring well installation
- Well development, purging, and sampling
- Remedial and wastewater treatment pilot tests
- Operation and maintenance of remedial systems
- Oversee subcontractors and assist with remediation and construction management.
- Perform Phase I and II environmental assessments for property transfer support.
- Compile, evaluate, and interpret environmental data; assist with detailed technical reports.
- Prepare environmental compliance plans, permits, and remediation-related documentation.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
- Deliver within established quality, budget, and schedule expectations.
- Communicate effectively with subcontractors, regulators, clients, and site tenants during fieldwork.
What You'll BringRequired- Bachelor's in geology, hydrogeology, engineering, environmental science, or related field. Or equivalent experience.
- 3+ years of relevant environmental experience, including field work, report writing, and safety training.
- Strong commitment to safety and adherence to Health & Safety protocols.
- Willingness and ability to perform full-day field work while standing or walking.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; experience documenting detailed technical data.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
- Strong attention to detail with analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to multi-task, stay flexible, travel for multi-week assignments, and operate with minimal supervision.
- Ability to lift at least 40 pounds.
- 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.
- 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification required.
- This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.
Preferred- GIT or EIT certification preferred; PG or PE a plus.
- Local candidates preferred; regional and relocation-interested candidates also considered.
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.
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