Ready to lead transformative environmental solutions?
At ERM, we’re not just solving problems—we’re shaping the future of sediment remediation. If you’re a seasoned consultant with a passion for technical excellence and strategic leadership, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact on communities and ecosystems across the U.S.

Why This Role Matters

Sediment contamination is one of the most complex environmental challenges of our time. As a Managing Consultant, Engineer / Scientist (Sediment Site Investigation & Remediation Management) in the Pacific Northwest, you’ll be at the forefront of ERM’s Sediment Site Investigation and Remediation Management (SI/RM) practice—driving innovation, guiding multidisciplinary teams, and delivering solutions that protect waterways and restore ecological balance. Your leadership will influence projects regionally and nationally, while connecting with ERM’s global network to advance best practices worldwide.

This position can be based from a local ERM office with hybrid status or fully remote if 100 miles away from an ERM office.

What Your Impact Is

• Lead high-profile sediment investigation and remediation projects from concept to completion.

• Shape technical strategies and introduce cutting-edge digital tools and data analytics to optimize project outcomes.

• Mentor and inspire teams, fostering growth and excellence across ERM’s SI/RM practice.

• Build strong client relationships and expand ERM’s market presence through exceptional delivery and strategic business development.

What You’ll Bring

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in aquatic sciences, engineering, geology, chemistry, or related discipline.

• 4+ years of consulting experience with CERCLA-style state and federal sediment site investigation and remediation projects.

• Proven project management expertise and ability to lead multi-person teams.

• Strong “seller/doer” track record—proposal writing, winning projects, and client engagement.

• Excellent communication, strategic thinking, and mentoring skills.

• Advanced knowledge of sediment regulatory frameworks.

• Ability to travel for site visits and client meetings.

• 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:

• Master’s or Ph.D. in aquatic sciences, engineering, geology, chemistry, or related discipline.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple sediment investigation and remediation projects, ensuring scope, budget, and schedule compliance.

• Collaborate with ERM’s global SI/RM experts to deliver best-in-class solutions.

• Provide leadership in staff development, performance management, and retention.

• Drive business growth through client relationship management and cross-selling ERM’s services.

• Contribute to technical innovation and share knowledge across ERM’s global network.

For the Managing Consultant, Engineer / Scientist Sediment Site Investigation & Remediation Management position, the anticipated annual base pay is $80,800 – $118,233 (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.

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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