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ERM · 2 days ago

Consulting Associate, Geology (Entry Level)

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$66K/yr - $72K/yr

0+ years exp

ERM is a leading global sustainability consultancy seeking a Consulting Associate in Geology to join their team. The role involves conducting fieldwork related to environmental assessments, compliance, and hazardous waste management while providing support in various projects under the guidance of project managers.

ConsultingHealth CarePublic Safety

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Conduct field work, including soil, sediment, groundwater, surface water, soil vapor, and indoor air sampling, aquifer testing, drilling oversight and soil logging, soil boring and monitoring well installation, well development, purging and sampling, remedial and wastewater treatment pilot tests, and remedial system operation and maintenance

Assist in groundwater and wastewater system performance monitoring

Perform Phase I and II environmental assessments to support property transfer transactions

Compile and evaluate data and assist in report preparation

Prepare environmental compliance work plans, permits, and reports for air quality, hazardous waste, spill prevention, storm water, and wastewater

Assist in ensuring compliance with all federal, state and local regulations

Work within quality/budget/schedule expectations and scope-specific assignments

Communicate with subcontractors, regulatory agents, tenants, and clients during field activities

Qualification

GeologyEnvironmental scienceField work40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certificationGITEIT certificationAnalytical skillsEffective communicationDetail-orientedProblem-solving skillsTeamwork

Required

Bachelors in geology, hydrogeology, engineering, environmental science or related environmental discipline; Masters a plus. Minimum 3.0 GPA. Or equivalent experience

Recent graduate to 2 years of experience

Willingness/interest in field assignments; ability to perform field work standing or walking for full field days

Strong commitment to safety, including following established Health and Safety protocols

Effective written/verbal communication and organization/analytical skills; experience recording/writing detailed technical data and reports a plus

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Detail-oriented with solutions and results-oriented aptitude and hands-on troubleshooting/problem-solving skills

Ability to multi-task, maintain flexibility, travel, and work independently with minimal supervision

Ability to lift at least 40 pounds

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

Preferred

40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification a plus

GIT or EIT certification preferred

Local candidates preferred; however, regional candidates will also be considered

Benefits

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Company

ERM

Glassdoor3.6

ERM is a provider of environmental, health, safety, risk, social consulting and sustainability related services.

Founded in 1971

Malvern, Pennsylvania, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://www.erm.com/

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