Consultant Associate, Scientist (Entry Level)

Environmental Resources Management, Inc. (ERM) is seeking a self-starting, dynamic Consultant Associate, Scientist to join the ERM team in Portland, OR or Seattle, WA.

This position focuses on working closely in collaboration with a larger team of natural resources specialists to provide environmental review and constraints analysis of biological and waters resources for various capital project sites.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Utilize biological and water resource technical and critical thinking skills when conducting desktop reviews for environmental clearance work.
• Assignments will include desktop work and domestic travel to conduct fieldwork 
• Perform desktop-based environmental constraints analysis to determine appropriate levels/types of environmental avoidance and minimization measures needed for environmental compliance.
• Complete work assignments in accordance with ERM's management system, format and quality standards.
• Commitment to teamwork and ability to follow established processes and protocols while also confident with identifying process improvements to provide benefit to the client.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor of Science in biology or a natural science discipline.
• 0-3 years of relevant experience.
• Proficient in computer software including Excel, and MS word.
• Excellent time management and follow-through skills.
• Strong commitment to safety, including following established Health & Safety protocols.
• High level written/verbal communication and organization/analytical skills.
• Ability to multi-task, maintains flexibility, and works independently with minimal supervision on projects with expedited deadlines.
• Ability to become a strong consultant – team player, eagerness to learn and grow, self-starter who takes initiative, versatile, and service-oriented mentality.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Preferred but not required:

• Proficient in online data management systems.
• Experience recording/writing detailed technical data and reports.

For the Consultant Associate, Scientist (Entry Level) position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $59,094 – $71,763 (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!