Consulting Associate, Engineer (Entry Level)

ERM is seeking a motivated entry-level Civil Engineer with a focus on site civil and remedial design and construction for our Washington, DC office. In this role, you will work closely with other Engineers and Project Managers on the planning, design, permitting and implementation of diverse and complex engineering assignments. You will be involved in supporting multi-discipline teams working in the renewable energy, power, technology and manufacturing sectors. You will develop construction drawings, technical specifications, calculations, permit applications and contract documents for renewable energy installations, electric transmission and distribution facilities, site remediation and other site civil projects. An appreciation of project controls and management support for significant consulting and construction projects, including scheduling, labor resourcing, and cost estimating will be a component of this position. Diverse and broad-based experiences, both in office and field settings, should be anticipated.

This position offers an excellent opportunity to be involved in the ongoing development and expansion of engineering services and the ability to interact and network with engineering and environmental professionals throughout North America and globally. This position also includes the opportunity for hybrid/remote work.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate in projects on a global platform, in varying settings that demand new and creative solutions.
• Prepare site civil designs, including earthwork and site grading, access roads, erosion and sediment control and stormwater management.
• Prepare application packages for land disturbance permits, construction stormwater permits and related construction permits. Support preparation of land use permit applications.
• Interact with scientists in the site investigation, risk management, and planning disciplines as integrated teams as well as engineers in design and construction.
• Work cohesively within project teams worldwide as well as independently to achieve rapid advancement in a goal-oriented firm and group.
• Participate in a “center-of-excellence” engineering team to formulate creative designs and oversee implementation.
• Develop engineering designs and work effectively with AutoCAD and GIS software.
• Conduct field investigations, construction oversight and quality assurance activities and provide field exploration support as needed for design parameter development, and during construction for oversight and construction quality assurance purposes.
• Evaluate field data; perform calculations; prepare engineering reports, designs, cost estimates, and comprehensive schedules; and develop progress tracking reports.

REQUIREMENTS:

• B.S. / M.S. in Civil or Environmental Engineering preferred, with a focus on designs involving environmental, geotechnical, site civil and structural applications.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification in-place or eligible.
• Recent graduate to 2 years of relevant experience.
• Relevant experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D and GIS.
• Familiarization and experience with Microsoft Project resourcing and scheduling and construction management skill sets a plus.
• Excellent verbal, writing, and computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability and willingness to travel.
• Local candidates preferred, Washington D.

For the Consulting Associate, Engineer position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $62,000 – $72,422 USD.  An employee’s pay position within this range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.  We also may have instances where compensation may be outside of the range, based on the factors noted above.  This job is also eligible for an annual discretionary based performance bonus.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, paid parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability and AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and any other benefits to eligible employees as applicable.

You can apply for this role through https://www.erm.com/careers/apply/ or through the internal careers portal if you are a current employee.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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!