Consulting Associate, Environmental Due Diligence

Launch Your Career in Environmental Consulting – Make an Impact from Day One!

Are you ready to combine your passion for sustainability with the fast-paced world of mergers and acquisitions? Join ERM’s award-winning M&A Transaction Advisory team, based in Manhattan, NY; Washington, DC; Boston, MA; Rolling Meadows, IL; Philadelphia, PA; or Hartford, CT (hybrid role; open to other locations), and help global corporations and financial institutions navigate environmental, health, and safety (EHS) risks during critical business transactions.

This is your chance to work on high-profile projects, collaborate with industry experts, and build a career that truly matters.

Why This Role Matters

Every transaction has hidden risks—and opportunities.

As a Consulting Associate, Environmental Due Diligence, you’ll play a key role in uncovering environmental and compliance issues that shape multi-million-dollar deals.

Your insights will help clients make informed decisions, protect their investments, and advance sustainability goals worldwide.

What Your Impact Is



* Deliver EHS and ESG due diligence for complex, multi-site portfolios across local, national, and global markets.


* Identify liabilities, risks, and opportunities that influence strategic business decisions.


* Support clients in achieving compliance and operational excellence during mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.

What You’ll Bring

Required



* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field (or 6+ years equivalent experience).


* 0–2+ years in environmental consulting with exposure to due diligence projects.


* Solid knowledge of ASTM Phase I standards and understanding of business/legal concepts in transactions.


* Strong communication and organizational skills; ability to write comprehensive technical reports.


* Flexibility to multi-task, travel, and work independently with minimal supervision.


* This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Preferred



* Industry experience in Energy, Manufacturing, Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Infrastructure, Transportation, or Retail sectors.

Key Responsibilities



* Perform EHS and ESG due diligence projects for multi-national clients, managing multi-person teams across regions.


* Conduct assessments aligned with ASTM Phase I and global protocols, including compliance reviews.


* Prepare detailed reports assessing environmental liability risks and operational compliance at industrial facilities.


* Collaborate with project managers to identify risks and opportunities in transactions.


* Communicate effectively with clients, ERM teams, and vendors to ensure project success.


* Deliver projects within scope, budget, and schedule while maintaining ERM’s quality standards.

For the Consulting Associate, Environmental Due Diligence position, the anticipated annual base pay is  $70,000...