Consulting Associate, Environmental Geologist/Hydrogeologist (Entry Level) - ERM Consulting & Engineering, Inc.

ERM is seeking a motivated Staff Environmental Geologist / Hydrogeologist to join our consulting firm in Syracuse, NY. The successful candidate will work on a variety of interesting site investigation and remediation projects at industrial projects sites. This is a great opportunity to work with ERM's technical experts to implement the latest investigation and remediation technologies, while building the required experience to obtain your professional registration.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct field work, including:

  • Subcontractor oversight;

  • Soil and bedrock drilling, characterization, and sampling;

  • Monitoring well installation and test pit excavation;

  • Soil, sediment, sanitary system, surface water, and groundwater sampling;

  • Surface and borehole geophysical techniques;

  • Aquifer testing, including slug tests, packer testing; step-drawdown and tracer tests; and

  • Remedial systems performance monitoring.

• Assist in project activity planning, and health and safety planning and oversight.

• Record data and assist in technical presentation of results; prepare reports, tables, graphs, charts, and hydrogeologic-related maps.

• Perform detailed analysis of three-dimensional groundwater flow problems in overburden and fractured bedrock aquifers.

• Provide topical research and assist in ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations.

• Understand and compliance with budget/schedule expectations and scope of assignments.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelors' degree in geology, hydrogeology, or related discipline; Masters a plus.

• Recent graduate to 2 years of experience, including willingness/interest in field assignments.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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

• Strong commitment to safety, including following established Health and Safety protocols and a good driving record.

• GIS experience is preferred.

• Valid driver’s license.

• 40-hour HAZWOPER training.

• Ability to succeed in a consulting pace, handling multiple project assignments, and maintaining flexibility, while meeting strict deadlines.

• Local candidates preferred.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life & disability insurance to benefits eligible* employees.

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, determinable, and payable. 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. ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our job’s 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!