Environmental Consultant (Entry Level)

ERM is looking for a motivated, hands-on Investigation & Remediation Junior Consultant to join our consulting firm in Salvador / BA. Working under the direction of program managers and partners, the successful candidate will work on interesting site investigation and remediation projects throughout the region, with increasing responsibility for task/project management duties. This employment opportunity is available for special needs candidates too. This is a great opportunity to work with ERM's technical experts to implement the latest investigation and remediation technologies as well as more sustainable approaches, while building the required experience to obtain your professional registration.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Development of projects involving site investigation and remediation of soil, groundwater, sediments, and free-phase product for clients with complex technical/regulatory issues in companies of different sectors.
2. Plan and oversee subcontractors and fieldwork including sampling, drilling, well installation, soil, groundwater and free-phase product assessment, vapor intrusion assessment, remedial pilot tests and remedial system construction oversight.
3. Design and negotiate remedial solutions for contaminated soil and groundwater, using innovative and emerging remedial treatment technologies as well as traditional systems.
4. Supporting on managing multiple projects within client’s scope/budget/schedule expectations and ensure quality standards on project deliverables.
5. Prepare technical reports in both Portuguese and English.
6. Maintain client relationships that generate repeat business.
7. Build strong collaborative relationships with ERM employees, clients, and subcontractors.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Bachelors or Masters Degree in engineering, geology, environmental science, or related discipline.
2. Ability to work independently but also as part of a team.
3. Effective written/verbal communication and organization/analytical skills; experience recording/writing detailed technical data and reports.
4. 1-2 years of experience with complex site investigation / remediation projects under a variety of local, state and federal regulatory frameworks.
5. Knowledge about environmental licensing, risk assessment, waste management and generalist view of environmental processes are differentials.
6. Strong commitment to safety, including following established ERM Health and Safety protocols.
7. Ability to succeed in a consulting pace, handling multiple project assignments, and maintaining flexibility, while meeting strict deadlines.
8. Availability to business travel and valid driver’s license.

ABOUT ERM:

Environmental Resources Management (ERM) is a leading global provider of environmental, health, safety, risk, social consulting services and sustainability related services. We have more than 160 offices in over 40 countries and territories employing more than 5,000 people who work on projects around the world. ERM is committed to providing a service that is consistent, professional and of the highest quality to create value for our clients.

We have worked with many of the Global Fortune 500 companies delivering innovative solutions for business and selected government clients helping them understand and manage the sustainability challenges that the world is increasingly facing. For over 50 years we have been working with clients around the world and in diverse industry sectors to help them to understand and manage their environmental, health, safety, risk and social impacts. The key sectors we serve include Oil & Gas, Mining, Power, and Manufacturing, Chemical and Pharmaceutical. All face critical sustainability challenges and our clients in these and many other areas rely on our ability to assist them operate more sustainably which has a positive impact on our planet.

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. If you would like to read more about Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) at ERM, you can visit, or read about our progress in our reports.