What are the responsibilities and job description for the Consulting Associate, Engineering or Geology (Entry Level) position at ERM Group?
ERM is seeking a hands-on Consulting Associate, Engineering or Geology to join our consulting firm in Atlanta, GA. The successful candidate will work on a variety of interesting site investigation and remediation projects at industrial projects sites. This is a great opportunity to work with ERM's technical experts to implement the latest investigation and remediation technologies, while getting the experience to build a great career as an environmental consulting professional.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conduct field work, including soil, sediment, groundwater, and surface water sampling; aquifer testing; drilling oversight and soil logging; soil boring and monitoring well installation and development; vapor intrusion assessments; high resolution site characterizations (e.g., soil gas surveys, membrane interface probe, hydrologic profiler, etc.); and using ERM’s Nexus electronic field data collection digital tool.
- Coordinate and direct drilling, surveying, and laboratory analytical services.
- Provide remedial alternatives evaluation and selection, remedial design, permitting, remediation construction management, and remedial system operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and performance monitoring and improvement.
- Assist in data management using EQuIS, data interpretation, conceptual site model development, modeling, and risk assessment.
- Prepare project documents such as work plans, reports, tables, figures, and supporting calculations.
- Focus on team project delivery, working with a project team and taking direction primarily from Task and Project Managers.
- Work within quality/budget/schedule expectations and scope-specific assignments.
- Assist in maintaining strong health and safety performance and compliance with federal, state and local regulations.
- Communicate with subcontractors, site/facility personnel, client contacts, and regulators during field activities.
REQUIREMENTS:
- B.S. in environmental, civil or chemical engineering; geology; hydrogeology; or related discipline; M.S. preferred. Minimum 3.0 GPA. Or equivalent experience.
- Recent graduate to 2 years of experience, including willingness/interest in field assignments and frequent travel.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Effective written/verbal communication and organization/analytical skills.
- Strong commitment to safety, including following established Health and Safety protocols.
- 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 HAZWOPER training a plus but not mandatory.
- Ability to succeed in a consulting pace, handling multiple project assignments, and maintaining flexibility, while meeting strict deadlines.
- Local candidates preferred but not mandatory.
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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