Consulting Associate, Engineering

ERM is seeking degreed staff level (0-2 years of experience) Consulting Associate, Civil, Environmental or Geotechnical Engineer to work in our Charleston, WV office with our technical team in delivering support services to our client base in the energy, manufacturing, mining and chemical industry throughout the United States.  Immediate needs exist for the Charleston WV, Pittsburgh PA, and Minneapolis MN areas and qualified candidates from within the United States will be considered.  This is a remote/hybrid position with flexibility in working schedule.  In this role, you will provide strong team support for projects involving site/civil design, stormwater engineering, remediation, erosion and sediment control, water management, geotechnical exploration or similar related projects based on background and interest.  These services are provided for clients locally, nationally and globally.  This position provides opportunity for both desktop and field work for the successful candidates to participate in challenging projects with industry leaders in the power industry (solar, battery storage, wind, fossil fuel etc.), oil and natural gas providers, electrical transmission, mining, regional and global manufacturing, chemical industry among many others.

As a Staff Engineer, you will contribute your training, education, work ethic, and technical consulting skills to support our engineering team and the growth of ERM’s business and client base.  You will network with ERM's global Capital Project Delivery technical team including collaboration with various other fields including planners, environmental scientists, biologists and similar communities to complete complex projects.  You will be trained to utilize engineering and environmental best practices from around the industry for the projects you work on. This is an excellent opportunity for a young engineer to advance their career and become part of global team of environmental professionals working on interesting and important projects. 

Key Skills/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Civil, Environmental, Geotechnical or related engineering field. Or equivalent experience. 
• 0-2 years of experience.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification or current registration for the F.E. exam preferred.
• Experience in computer modeling software such as: AutoCAD/Civil3D, GIS Software, and/or Hydraflow/HydroCAD a plus.    
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite software.
• Ability to research and support preparation of memorandums, field reports and assigned sections of reports.
• Prior relevant internship or professional experience in civil/environmental field a plus.
• Attention to detail in reviewing your own work.
• Ability to work both independently and as a collaborative member of a project team.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, which includes being comfortable and effective at discussing project specifics and being able to effectively communicate with and relay information to the Project Manager.
• Willingness to travel for field work is a plus.  Valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
• Candidates with an interest and skill set that may not be fully commensurate with the minimum experience requirements are still strongly encouraged to apply as ERM is continually searching for qualified individuals to supplement our growing team.
• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Work efficiently from a remote location and provide dependable communication of schedule, work products and tasks for yourself and the teams you will work with.
• This position will focus on civil design and environmental support for a variety of projects which may include field work/sampling, construction monitoring, engineering design, permit application preparation support and report preparation.   
• Assist with the development of various civil/environmental engineering designs and deliverables such as site plans, erosion and sediment control plans, stormwater management plans, and technical reports.
• Engage in multiple projects concurrently. Projects are often fast-paced, multi-faceted, and geographically diverse.
• Be able to prepare for, execute and debrief effectively regarding assigned field work.
• Collaborate with team members on project tasks and assignments.
• Comply with health, safety, and risk aspects of a project in compliance with ERM’s world class Health and Safety Program.

Career Growth

• Tuition Reimbursement for those electing to expand their education and expertise.
• Extensive internal training modules and programs.
• Opportunities to work with Subject Matter Experts from around the world.

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