Career Fairs General Application (Entry Level) at Environmental Resources Management Inc in Walnut Creek, California

Job Description:

ERM is seeking a motivated Consulting Associates (Entry Level), who is interested in supporting on a variety of projects covering the full spectrum of ERM’s services, as part of our growing team in the Western region of the United States.

We are seeking an organized, hands-on professional with self-initiative, positive team attitude, attention to detail and technical quality to support our local staff. This is an excellent career opportunity to work with expert consulting teams on challenging environmental projects for large industrial and global clients. Access to ERM's national experts to provide knowledge sharing of best practices across the industry and ongoing learning opportunities for our team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide high-quality project support while successfully juggling multiple deadline-driven tasks.


• Provide technical assistance on environmental assessments, permitting and regulatory reporting. 


• Conduct research, compile and evaluate data and assist in report preparation.


• Assist in the production of technical documents, reports, proposals, and presentations, including word processing, formatting, proofreading, and production.


• Assist with the development and implementation of event plans as required to support project and business development (i.e., virtual open houses, community outreach activities, market research, etc.)


• Provide support to project teams including health and safety planning for the field, field trip logistics, and other duties as needed.


• Conduct fieldwork as needed which may include contaminated site remediation, impact assessment, biological assessments, geological surveys, engineering design, health & safety services, archaeology, aquatic ecology, surface water hydrology, terrestrial ecology and wildlife surveys.


• Complete work assignments on time and in accordance with ERM’s format and quality standards.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's in environmental engineering, chemical/civil engineering, environmental science, biology, chemistry, geology, or other science degree.


• 0-2 years of relevant experience or professional internships. 


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


• Strong computer skills, including MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Internet).


• Strong hands-on spreadsheet and database comprehension.


• Detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.


• Proactive, results- and team-oriented attitude.


• Effective interpersonal skills with a customer service focus.


• Ability to multi-task and work independently with minimal supervision in a deadline driven environment.


• Mature judgement and capacity to work collaboratively with others in a team setting.


• Must be flexible and able to work overtime if necessary.


• Strong commitment to safety culture and demonstrated ability to follow health and safety procedures.


• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.


• Willingness and ability to travel for field work with overnight stays possible.


• Ability to pass pre-hire background check.

For the Consulting Associate position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $66,560 – $70,600 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/.

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.

To submit a General Application to be considered by recruiters in North America, click the link below to "Apply" for this position.

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!