Consulting Senior Associate, Environmental Scientist - Phase I Assessment / ASTM Compliance

ERM is seeking an entry / mid-level Consulting Senior Associate, Environmental Scientist - Phase I Assessment / ASTM Compliance to join our technical team in Irvine, CA . In this role, you will provide technical assistance on due diligence transaction and environmental health and safety projects while working across ERM’s Performance & Assurance and Contaminated Site Management technical teams on related follow-on project tasks.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

Perform environmental due diligence projects for industrial and commercial transactions, including Phase I Environmental Site Assessments consistent with ASTM standards.

Provide consulting advice to industry and legal clients.

Prepare concise reports that assess potential environmental liability risks, and compliance and operational status at manufacturing facilities.

Implement Phase II site assessments, including field work and sampling activities.

Perform environmental compliance assessments at industrial and commercial facilities and implement follow-up corrective actions to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Provide general environmental compliance support to clients, including on site as needed.

Perform multiple projects within scope / budget / schedule expectations and ensure quality standards on project deliverables.

Support ERM Partners-in-Charge and Project Managers to effectively manage projects.

Communicate with clients, ERM employees, and vendors.

REQUIREMENTS :

Bachelor's degree in engineering, environmental science, geology, natural science or related discipline. Or equivalent experience.

1+ years of experience in environmental consulting and working on environmental due diligence projects.

Solid knowledge of ASTM Phase I standards, understanding of core business and legal concepts of business transactions, and continued interest in working on transactions.

Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills; experience writing comprehensive technical reports.

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

Willingness / interest in site visits.

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 : ​Local candidates.

For the Consulting Senior Associate, Environmental Scientist - Phase I Assessment / ASTM Compliance  position, we anticipate the annual base pay of 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 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.

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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.