Consulting Associate, Environmental Planner (Entry Level)

ERM is seeking a motivated Consulting Associate, Environmental Planner to join our global consulting firm in our growing Capital Project Delivery (CPD) team.

In this role, you will engage and support multifaceted and dynamic situations with a team of experts to support work through the lifecycle for a variety of capital development projects. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills in the collaboration of technical report writing, data collection and analysis, permitting deliverables, and developing strategies and recommendations for clients. You will work closely with ERM Project Managers and Partners on a variety of environmental permitting, due diligence, and impact assessment projects to support our power, renewable energy, oil and gas, and technology sector clients.

As a consultant at ERM, you will gain a wealth of experience across different sectors, clients, geographies and services. ERM's collaborative culture, emphasis on mentorship, and nationwide network of experts provides knowledge sharing of best practices and ongoing learning opportunities for our consultants, allowing you to build your own individualized career path in project management or technical disciplines.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Basic knowledge of local land use planning best practices, with an understanding of the key impact assessment and management issues for land development and infrastructure projects (e.g., future land use, erosion and sediment control, stormwater management, natural resources, protected species, and visual impact assessment).
• Assist in preparation of local, state, and federal permitting documents for capital development projects.
• Provide technical assistance on a wide range of capital infrastructure and other projects including, environmental impact assessment, land use planning, facility siting & permitting, permit matrices/risk assessment, pipeline and/or transmission line routing studies, and other related environmental documents.
• Participate in field reviews, public meetings, regulatory hearings, and similar project meetings, on an as-needed basis.
• Work within quality/budget/schedule expectations and scope-specific assignments.
• Support ERM Partners-in-Charge and Project Managers to deliver exceptional client value on projects.
• Work as an integral part of the CPD team and support the goals of the team.

REQUIREMENTS:

• This role is ideal for a candidate with 0 – 2 years of experience.
• At a minimum, the candidate should possess a BS in planning, environmental science, landscape architecture, geography, civil or environmental engineering, or related discipline. Or equivalent experience.
• Additional environmental permitting experience, including consulting for private-sector clients, or professional internships is a plus.
• The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented with excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills and possess written/verbal communication and organization/analytical skills.
• High level proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.
• Strong commitment to safety.
• Travel requirements are based on client and project expectations (up to 50%).
• 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.
• Ability to pass pre-hire background check and drug test.

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!

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