Consulting Associate, Engineer

ERM

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Hybrid

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The role involves supporting civil and environmental engineering projects, including site design, stormwater management, and erosion control. Responsibilities also include participating in field work, sampling, construction monitoring, and preparing technical reports.

Qualifications

ERM is seeking a Consulting Associate, Engineer with a Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Civil, Environmental, Geotechnical, or related engineering field. The role involves supporting engineering projects, contributing to design and implementation, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Strong communication skills and willingness to travel for field work are preferred.

Job Description

Launch Your Engineering Career with ERM – Where Innovation Meets Impact!

Are you ready to turn your engineering degree into real-world solutions that shape industries and protect the environment? At ERM, you’ll work on projects that matter—supporting energy, manufacturing, mining, and chemical clients across the U.S. while collaborating with global experts as a Consulting Associate, Engineer based in Minneapolis, MN. This is your chance to start strong, learn fast, and make a difference.

Why This Role Matters

ERM is a global leader in sustainability and environmental consulting. As an entry-level engineer, you’ll play a critical role in designing and implementing solutions that help our clients meet environmental and regulatory challenges. Your work will directly contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable operations across diverse industries.

What Your Impact Is

  • Support civil and environmental engineering projects that influence energy, infrastructure, and industrial sectors.
  • Contribute to site/civil design, stormwater engineering, remediation, erosion control, and water management initiatives.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams—planners, scientists, and engineers—to deliver innovative solutions locally and globally.

What You’ll Bring

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Civil, Environmental, Geotechnical, or related engineering field, or equivalent experience.
  • 0–2 years of experience.
  • Strong proficiency in MS Office Suite.
  • Ability to research and prepare technical memorandums, field reports, and report sections.
  • Detail-oriented with strong communication skills for effective collaboration.
  • 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.  
  • This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Preferred

  • Engineer in Training (EIT) certification or current registration for the F.E. exam.
  • Experience with AutoCAD/Civil3D, GIS Software, and/or Hydraflow/HydroCAD.
  • Prior internship or professional experience in civil/environmental engineering.
  • Willingness to travel for field work.

Key Responsibilities

  • Work remotely/hybrid while maintaining clear communication on schedules, deliverables, and tasks.
  • Assist in civil/environmental design and support for projects including:
    • Site plans
    • Erosion and sediment control plans
    • Stormwater management plans
    • Permit application preparation
  • Participate in field work, sampling, construction monitoring, and reporting.
  • Manage multiple fast-paced projects across diverse geographies.
  • Ensure compliance with ERM’s world-class Health and Safety Program.

For the Consulting Associate, Engineer position, the anticipated annual base pay is $72,179 – $88,775 (USD). Actual pay will depend on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. In some cases, pay may fall outside this range. This role may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are not bonus eligible). 

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and other applicable benefits to eligible employees. 

Note: Bonuses, commissions, and other forms of additional compensation are not guaranteed and subject to the sole discretion of ERM and its policies and procedures. 

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! 

#LI-Hybrid

Candidates may be invited to complete an online assessment as part of our recruitment process. All personal information will be handled confidentially and in compliance with data protection laws.

ERM

Sustainability is our business.  As the world’s largest specialist sustainability consultancy, ERM partners with clients to operationalize sustainability at pace and scale, deploying a unique combination of strategic transformation and technical delivery capabilities. This approach helps clients to accelerate the integration of sustainability at every level of their business.  With more than 50 years of experience, ERM’s diverse team of 8000+ experts in 40 countries and territories helps clients create innovative solutions to their sustainability challenges, unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.  
Runway Icon
Boost Your Interview Chances

With Runway

See Your Fit for This Role

1-5 min

Your Score

?

Top Applicants

90%

Your Job Search Advantage

Key Gaps & Next Steps:

Address these in your resume & Interview

Top Strengths For This Role

Highlight these in your cover letter & interview

Your Interview Guide

A Personalized Interview Strategy

Freshest Opportunities

Never Miss a Good Fit

Get notified when jobs mach your criteria