Ready to make an impact? Join ERM’s team of technical experts and advance your career while driving meaningful environmental solutions.

Why This Role Matters

At ERM, we’re shaping the future of environmental risk management. As a Managing Technical Consultant, Environmental Toxicologist and Risk Assessor, you’ll play a pivotal role in protecting sensitive ecosystems while guiding clients through complex regulatory landscapes. This is your opportunity to lead impactful projects that influence sustainability in oil and gas operations across 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 qualifications of applicants. 

What Your Impact Is

You’ll be the trusted expert driving ecological risk assessments and toxicological evaluations that inform critical decisions for industry leaders. Your work will help ensure compliance, safeguard biodiversity, and deliver innovative solutions that balance environmental stewardship with business objectives.

What You’ll Bring

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in toxicology, environmental toxicology, chemistry, public health, ecology, or related life sciences (minimum 3.0 GPA).

• 4–5 years of relevant experience; consulting experience preferred.

• Strong quantitative and analytical skills with proficiency in managing large datasets (MS Excel).

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical reporting and client interaction.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced consulting environment, managing multiple priorities under strict deadlines.

• 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.

• Commitment to safety and adherence to Health & Safety protocols.

• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Preferred:

• Advanced degree (MS or higher) in a related discipline.

• Experience with ecological risk assessments and regulatory compliance in oil and gas sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support ecological risk assessments and site investigations.

• Manage, query, and analyze large chemical and biological datasets.

• Conduct literature reviews on toxicological and biological topics.

• Develop work plans, figures, and technical reports with precision and clarity.

• Collaborate with project teams to ensure timely, high-quality deliverables.

• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

• Communicate effectively with clients, regulatory agencies, and subcontractors.

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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