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Consulting Senior Associate, Scientist

ERM

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United StatesFull Time

ERM

Posted 2026-09-15

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Ready to put your environmental science education into action on   real ‑ world   projects that shape communities, infrastructure, and sustainability outcomes?    Why   This   Role Matters?   In this role, you   won’t   just support projects— you’ll   contribute to environmental assessments and solutions that help clients meet regulatory requirements and responsibly move development forward. At   ERM, your work directly supports better environmental and social outcomes on local and global projects.   What Your Impact Is:   As a   Consulting Associate, Scientist,   you’ll   be part of a collaborative technical team supporting a wide range of environmental projects—from ecological field surveys to permitting and impact assessments.   You’ll   gain   hands ‑ on   experience, learn best practices from experienced consultants, and build technical and professional skills in an environment that values curiosity, teamwork, and continuous learning.   What   You’ll   Bring:   Required   Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, natural science, environmental engineering, or a related discipline (minimum 3.0 GPA)   Recent graduate to 2 years of relevant environmental experience, including internships or fieldwork   Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing or contributing to technical documentation   Ability to manage multiple tasks, work independently, and adapt in a   fast ‑ paced   consulting environment   Commitment to safety and quality standards   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   Master’s degree in a related field   Field experience conducting ecological or biological surveys   Familiarity with NEPA processes or environmental permitting   Experience working with or supporting regulatory agencies   Key Responsibilities:   Support NEPA Environmental Assessments (EA) and Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) for domestic and international development projects   Assist   with biological and ecological field surveys, data collection, and literature reviews   Prepare and contribute to technical reports, environmental documentation, and client deliverables   Support the preparation of   multi ‑ media   plans and permits, including coordination with agencies such as FERC, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, and state agencies   Provide technical support on land use planning, facility   siting, risk assessment, and water resources management   Collaborate with Project Managers, clients, regulators, subcontractors, and internal teams   Deliver work within defined scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations   For the Consulting Associate, Scientist position, the anticipated annual base pay is $69,386–$85,420 (USD). Actual pay will depend on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. In some cases, pay may fall outside this range. This role may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are not bonus eligible). We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and other applicable benefits to eligible employees. Note: Bonuses, commissions, and other forms of additional compensation are not guaranteed and subject to the sole discretion of ERM and its policies and procedures. 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. 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! #LI-Hybrid

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