Consulting Associate, Scientist, Impact Assessment

Overview

Assist with environmental impact assessments, permitting, and compliance for various projects.

Key Responsibilities

• permit preparation
• nepa analysis
• field surveys
• impact assessment
• risk assessment
• water management

Tasks

-Prepare multi-media plans and permits (with an emphasis on FERC, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and State Historical Commissions) in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements. -Provide technical assistance on NEPA environmental assessment (EA) and environmental impact statement (EIS) projects and related activities in support of ERM clients’ domestic and international development projects (i.e., power generation, electrical transmission, renewable/alternative energy, mining, oil and gas, and Brownfields projects). -Perform project delivery activities such as report writing, undertaking and organizing data collection and ecological field surveys, performing data and literature reviews, and developing recommendations for clients. -Provide technical support to Project Managers related to natural resource inventory and impact assessment, ecological and human health risk assessment, and multi-media environmental sampling. -Communicate with project team members, clients, regulatory agencies, and subcontractors. -Work within quality/budget/schedule expectations and scope-specific assignments. -Conduct tasks related land use planning, facility siting, risk assessment, and water resources management.

Requirements

• bachelor's
• ms preferred
• driver's license
• communication
• team player
• 0-2yr experience

What You Bring

-This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship. -Effective written/verbal communication and organization/analytical skills; experience recording/writing detailed technical data and reports. -Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, natural science, or related discipline; MS preferred. Or equivalent experience. -Local candidates preferred. -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. -Demonstrated attributes to become a strong consultant – team player, eagerness to learn and grow, self-starter who takes initiative, versatile, and service-oriented mentality. -Recent graduate to 2 years of relevant environmental experience or professional internships. -Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, manage time effectively, handle multiple project assignments, meet strict deadlines, and travel to diverse project locations. -Ability to multi-task, maintain flexibility, travel, and work independently with minimal supervision.

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About Erm

-Flourished through merging UK and US consultancies, building a truly global footprint. -Has carried out major environmental assessments for projects like High Speed 1, HS2, Keystone and Dakota Access pipelines. -Works in sectors from mining, energy and chemicals to manufacturing, pharma, power, renewables, finance and TMT. -Combines strategic advisory and technical delivery, using digital tools and proprietary methodologies. -Notably led environmental impact assessments for cross-border hydroelectric, rail and oil infrastructure.

Sector Specialisms

Interview Process

-candidates may be invited to complete an online assessment as part of recruitment. -shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.

Visa Sponsorship

-position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.