Consulting Senior Associate, Scientist - Houston, TX

If you're early in your career and eager to apply your geology or environmental science background in the field, this is an opportunity to build your expertise while contributing to projects that make a meaningful difference. As a Consulting Senior Associate, Scientist based in Houston, Texas, you'll work alongside experienced environmental professionals to investigate, assess, and remediate complex environmental challenges.

From supporting regulatory compliance and responsible land redevelopment to helping clients manage environmental risks, your work will have a direct impact on protecting communities and the environment while accelerating your professional growth.

Why This Role Matters?

In this role, you'll play a vital role in supporting environmental investigation, remediation, and hazardous waste management projects throughout Texas and the Gulf Business Unit. Your contributions will help clients navigate environmental challenges, meet regulatory requirements, and make informed decisions based on high-quality scientific data.

This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on field experience, expand your technical capabilities, and work with industry-leading experts while building the foundation for long-term success in environmental consulting and professional licensure.

What Your Impact Is:

• Support site investigation, remediation, and hazardous waste management projects from field execution through reporting.
• Contribute high-quality environmental data used for regulatory decision-making and client environmental strategies.
• Help implement innovative investigation and remediation technologies alongside ERM's technical experts.
• Build the experience and technical competencies required to pursue professional licensure and career advancement.
• Support responsible environmental stewardship and sustainable project outcomes across a variety of client industries.

What You'll Bring:

Required

• BS in Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 1+ years of relevant experience, or strong interest in field-based environmental work.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to document and interpret technical data.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced consulting environment while meeting deadlines.
• Detail-oriented mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to safety and adherence to all 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.
• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Preferred

• Prior environmental fieldwork experience.
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification.
• Familiarity with environmental sampling methods, drilling oversight, or remediation systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct field activities including soil, sediment, groundwater, and surface water sampling.
• Oversee drilling operations, soil borings, monitoring well installation, development, purging, and sampling.
• Perform aquifer testing, soil logging, and construction oversight.
• Coordinate subcontractors for drilling, surveying, and laboratory services.
• Support environmental remediation projects, including system operations and maintenance.
• Compile, evaluate, and interpret environmental media data.
• Assist with regulatory reporting, including data review, figures, and technical exhibits.
• Perform Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments for property transactions.
• Support compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
• Communicate effectively with subcontractors, regulators, tenants, and clients during field activities.
• Deliver work in alignment with project budgets, schedules, and quality expectations.
• Travel regionally up to 50% as project needs require.