ERM is seeking motivated entry level Chemical Engineers to join the world’s largest pure play sustainability consulting firm in Philadelphia, PA. This role would provide the opportunity to support globally recognized Subject Matter Experts and Project Managers as we partner with our clients across the full spectrum of ERM’s services, including EHS compliance, air quality, contaminated site management, sustainability, renewable energy, capital project delivery and due diligence transaction. 

This is an excellent career opportunity to work with a highly recognized consulting team on challenging environmental and sustainability projects for large industrial, financial, and commercial global clients. Access to ERM's national experts provides knowledge sharing of best practices across the industry and ongoing learning opportunities for our team, while building the required experience to grow your career and obtain your professional registration.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide technical assistance on EHS compliance, storm water, wastewater, air quality management, site investigation and remediation, waste management, and due diligence transaction projects.


• Prepare plans, permits, and reports for hazardous waste, air quality, storm water, NPDES, and wastewater programs. 


• Perform environmental compliance assessments and implement follow-up corrective actions to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.


• Conduct air quality analyses, prepare emission inventory reports, quantify air pollutant emissions and impacts, and evaluate air pollution control technologies.


• Perform Phase I environmental site assessments to support property transfer transactions.


• Conduct field work, including sampling, ecological field studies, drilling, well installation, remedial pilot tests, construction oversight, and remedial system operation and maintenance.


• Provide general environmental compliance support to clients, including on-site assistance, as needed.


• Compile and evaluate data and assist in report preparation.


• Perform multiple projects within scope/budget/schedule expectations and ensure quality standards on project deliverables.


• Support ERM Partners-in-Charge and Project Managers to effectively execute projects.

REQUIREMENTS:

• BS in engineering (chemical engineering is preferred). We will also consider May 2023 graduates for this opportunity.


• Recent graduate to 2 years of relevant environmental experience or professional internships.


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


• Strong hands-on spreadsheet and database comprehension.


• Detail-oriented with mechanical aptitude and hands-on troubleshooting/problem-solving skills.


• Ability to multi-task, maintain flexibility, travel, and work independently with minimal supervision.


• HAZWOPER and EIT certifications a plus.


• May travel up to 50%, locally and regionally, will be required to support client field work. Travel schedules may vary from month to month.


• Engineer -in- Training (EIT) or similar path to PE highly preferred.


• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.


• Local candidates preferred.

The typical hiring range for this role is ($62,000 to $70,500).  This is the typical hiring range we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting.  We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future.  An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. This job is also eligible for bonus pay.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and any other benefits to eligible employees.

You can apply for this role through https://www.erm.com/careers/apply/ or through the internal careers portal if you are a current employee.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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!