ERM is seeking a self-starting, dynamic, and motivated Environmental Scientist/ Biologist/ Ecologist/Consultant to join our Impact Assessment team in either Austin or Houston, Texas; or New Orleans, LA. As part of our Impact Assessment Team, you will provide high-quality technical support to ERM clients in a junior scientist role while working closely with ERM Project Managers and Partners on a variety of environmental permitting, due diligence, and impact assessment projects to support our clients. You will have the opportunity to develop your technical report writing, data management and quality control, and field technical and safety skills, with travel to project sites to perform wetland delineations, protected species assessments, and other types of field studies. Field work will include domestic travel to conduct fieldwork up to 75% of the time. This is an excellent opportunity for a junior professional looking to advance their career with a global sustainability leader.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• With appropriate guidance and supervision, provide creative and fit-for-purpose technical analyses in impact assessment and work collaboratively with subject matter experts in other fields and backgrounds.


• Perform project delivery activities including field surveys, sampling, inspections, collecting and organizing field survey data, performing research/ literature reviews, writing field notes and reports.


• Assist with wetland delineations and onsite protected species habitat assessments and surveys, including using electronic data collection with sub-meter accurate GPS, and conduct post-survey data/management and analysis.


• Provide technical assistance on a wide range of capital infrastructure and other projects including, environmental due diligence services, habitat assessments, wetland delineations and reports, Phase I Environmental Site Assessments, and other related environmental projects.


• Conduct tasks related to environmental assessments that include but are not limited to land use planning/facility siting, pipeline and/or transmission line routing studies, renewable energy desktop and field-based environmental assessments and reporting, and development of permit matrices and risk assessments.


• Assist in preparation of project-specific compliance management plans in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements.


• Support multi-media permitting and compliance documentation with an emphasis on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Marine Fisheries Service, and various state and local agencies.


• Provide technical consulting skills to support the growth of ERM’s service offerings.


• Interact directly with clients and their SMEs on matters related to biology and environmental science.


• Work within quality/budget/schedule expectations and scope-specific assignments.


• Complete work assignments in accordance with ERM's management system, format and quality standards.

REQUIREMENTS:

• BA/BS degree in an environmental science, biology, or natural resources discipline.


• 0+ years of experience required.


• Strong commitment to safety, including following established Health & Safety protocols, and ability to work safely outdoors in variable weather conditions and in variable terrains.


• Detail-oriented with excellent critical thinking and trouble-shooting/problem-solving skills.


• Effective written/verbal communication and organization/analytical skills; experience recording/writing detailed technical data and reports.


• Strong technical report writing skills. Experience recording/writing detailed technical data and reports and building tables and spreadsheets (including tabulation and manipulation of data).


• Demonstrated attributes to become a strong consultant: team player, eagerness to learn and grow, self-starter who takes initiative, versatile, and service-oriented mentality.


• Highly organized with keen eye for detail, but with the ability to maintain the big picture.


• Ability to multi-task, maintains flexibility, and works independently with minimal supervision.


• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.


• Local candidates preferred.

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. Based on review of these responses, shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.

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!