Consultant, Engineer (Mid - Level) - Environmental Resources Management, Inc.

ERM is looking for a motivated, detail-oriented Engineer to join our growing team in the Portland, Oregon office. Working under the direction of project managers and partners, the successful candidate will work on a wide variety of site investigation, remediation, compliance, and hazardous waste management projects throughout Pacific Northwest.

This opportunity includes projects that utilize ERM's technical experts to implement innovative and regulatory driven engineering and remediation technologies, unique subsurface contaminated site investigations, and complex wastewater compliance projects, all while building the required experience to obtain your professional registration. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with remediation system operation and maintenance, construction, and subcontractor management.
• Conduct field work, including soil, sediment, groundwater, surface water, soil vapor, and indoor air sampling, aquifer testing, drilling oversight and soil logging, soil boring and monitoring well installation, well development, purging and sampling, remedial and wastewater treatment pilot tests, and remedial system operation and maintenance.
• Compile, analyze, and evaluate data; assist in report preparation.
• Prepare environmental compliance reports, engineering design reports, sampling and investigation work plans, quality assurance plans, and reports for air quality, hazardous waste, spill prevention, stormwater, and wastewater.
• Develop health and safety plans including job hazard analyses.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with all federal, state and local regulations.
• Work within quality/budget/schedule expectations and scope-specific assignments.
• Communicate with subcontractors, regulatory agents, tenants, and clients during field activities.
• Lead multiple project tasks to support project management.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s in engineering; Masters a plus.
• 2 to 5 years of relevant environmental experience including performing field work (e.g., environmental media sampling, construction oversite, etc.), report writing, and familiarity with state and federal regulations.
• Ability/interest to task manage and delegate.
• Strong work ethic and willingness/interest in field assignments.
• Detail-oriented with solutions and results-oriented aptitude and hands-on trouble-shooting/problem-solving skills.
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification.
• EIT certification preferred.
• Strong commitment to safety, including following established Health and Safety protocols.
• Effective written/verbal communication and organization/analytical skills; experience recording/writing detailed technical data and reports a plus. 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to multi-task, maintain flexibility, travel, and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
• Ability to lift at least 40 pounds.
• Local candidates preferred.

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!