Consulting Senior Associate, Civil Engineer

Grow Your Engineering Career at ERM — Deliver High-Impact Solutions That Shape Sustainable Industries

Step into a role where your technical expertise contributes to solving complex environmental and engineering challenges at scale.

As a Consulting Senior Associate, Engineer based in Rolling Meadows, IL you’ll play a hands-on role in delivering innovative solutions across energy, manufacturing, mining, and chemical sectors.

Working alongside a global network of experts, you’ll deepen your experience, expand your technical toolkit, and contribute to projects that drive meaningful environmental and business outcomes.

Why This Role Matters

ERM is a global leader in sustainability and environmental consulting.

In this role, you will contribute directly to the development and execution of engineering solutions that help clients navigate regulatory complexity and environmental risk.

Your work supports safer, more efficient, and more sustainable operations across critical industries.

What Your Impact Is


* Support civil and environmental engineering projects across energy, infrastructure, and industrial sectors


* Contribute to site/civil design, stormwater engineering, remediation, erosion control, and water management initiatives


* Collaborate with planners, scientists, and engineers to deliver integrated, high-quality solutions across projects and geographies

What You’ll Bring

Required


* Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Civil, Environmental, Geotechnical, or related engineering field, or equivalent experience


* Recent graduate to 2 years of relevant experience


* 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


* Proficiency in MS Office Suite


* Ability to research and prepare technical memorandums, field reports, and report sections


* This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship

Preferred


* Prior internship or professional experience in civil/environmental engineering


* Willingness to travel for field work

Key Responsibilities


* Work in a remote/hybrid environment, maintaining clear communication on schedules, deliverables, and priorities


* Assist in civil/environmental design and project support, including:
+ Site plans
+ Erosion and sediment control plans
+ Stormwater management plans
+ Permit application preparation


* Participate in field work, sampling, construction monitoring, and reporting


* Ensure compliance with ERM’s world-class Health and Safety Program

For the  Consulting Senior Associate, Engineer position, the anticipated annual base pay is $75,700–$93,300 (USD).

Actual pay will depend on factors such a...