Principal Technical Consultant, Environmental Toxicologist and Ecological Risk Assessor (Principal Level) at Environmental Resources Management Southwest Inc in Austin, Texas

Job Description:

ERM is looking to hire an experienced Principal Technical Consultant, Environmental Toxicologist and Ecological Risk Assessor to join our growing Risk Assessment practice in Austin, TX. The successful candidate will produce and direct expert ecological risk assessments with a focus on oil and gas exploration locations in Gulf Coast wetland habitats. This position is being offered in our Austin, TX office. However, candidates may also be considered for offices located in Houston, TX, Baton Rouge, LA, New Orleans, LA, or Dallas, TX, depending on the applicant’s qualifications. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Write, manage, and produce ecological risk assessments.


• Design and implement biological field investigations.


• Manage, direct, and train junior environmental staff.


• Research toxicities and physical/chemical properties of oil and gas constituents and develop and implement site specific risk assessment methods.


• Write expert reports, design field investigation plans, write technical papers for clients, conduct large scale ecological risk assessments.


• Work collaboratively with other senior level staff to achieve client goals.


• Work within quality/budget/schedule expectations and scope-specific assignments.


• Provide support in ensuring compliance with all federal, state and local regulations.


• Communicate daily with clients, regulatory agents, and subcontractors.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Master’s Degree or Ph.D. in toxicology, environmental toxicology, chemistry, ecology, or related life science discipline.


• 6-8 years (10+ years preferred) of relevant experience; consulting experience preferred.


• Experience testifying as an expert witness is preferred.


• Strong commitment to safety, including following established Health and Safety protocols.


• Excellent verbal, written, and personal communication skills.


• Strong quantitative skills and experience managing and analyzing large datasets using MS EXCEL.


• 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.


• Ability to succeed in consulting by working efficiently, handling multiple project assignments, maintaining flexibility, and meeting strict deadlines.

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 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!

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