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ERM · 2 months ago

Consulting Associate, Scientist, Impact Assessment

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$61K/yr - $67K/yr

0+ years exp

ERM is seeking a motivated Consulting Associate, Scientist, Impact Assessment to join our growing office in Minneapolis, MN. This role includes assisting Project Managers on a variety of projects including environmental impact assessment and permitting for capital projects, as well as environmental health and safety compliance, and site investigation & remediation.

ConsultingHealth CarePublic Safety

No H1B

Responsibilities

Provide technical assistance on NEPA environmental assessment (EA) and environmental impact statement (EIS) projects and related activities in support of ERM clients’ domestic and international development projects (i.e., power generation, electrical transmission, renewable/alternative energy, mining, oil and gas, and Brownfields projects)

Perform project delivery activities such as report writing, undertaking and organizing data collection and ecological field surveys, performing data and literature reviews, and developing recommendations for clients

Prepare multi-media plans and permits (with an emphasis on FERC, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and State Historical Commissions) in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements

Conduct tasks related land use planning, facility siting, risk assessment, and water resources management

Provide technical support to Project Managers related to natural resource inventory and impact assessment, ecological and human health risk assessment, and multi-media environmental sampling

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

Communicate with project team members, clients, regulatory agencies, and subcontractors

Qualification

Environmental scienceImpact assessmentTechnical writingData collectionEcological field surveysAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsTeam playerSelf-starter

Required

Bachelor's degree in environmental science, natural science, or related discipline; MS preferred. Or equivalent experience

Recent graduate to 2 years of relevant environmental experience or professional internships

Strong commitment to safety

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

Ability to multi-task, maintain flexibility, travel, and work independently with minimal supervision

Demonstrated attributes to become a strong consultant – team player, eagerness to learn and grow, self-starter who takes initiative, versatile, and service-oriented mentality

Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, manage time effectively, handle multiple project assignments, meet strict deadlines, and travel to diverse project locations

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