Associate Environmental Scientist Jobs in Kentucky

4 months ago

Are you early in your environmental science career and eager to get into the field—literally? At ERM, your first role won’t be about watching from the sidelines. You’ll build hands‑on experience, work alongside industry experts, and contribute to projects that protect natural resources and shape sustainable development. If you’re curious, motivated, and ready to grow, this is your opportunity to launch a meaningful consulting career with a global sustainability leader.

Why This Role Matters

As a Consulting Associate, Environmental Scientist (Assistant Wetland Delineator), you’ll play a critical role in helping clients understand and responsibly manage environmental impacts. Your work supports informed decision‑making for infrastructure, energy, and development projects—balancing progress with environmental stewardship.

What Your Impact Is

You’ll provide high‑quality analytical and field support as part of ERM’s Impact Assessment team, contributing to wetland delineations, habitat assessments, and permit support across a wide range of projects. With guidance from experienced professionals, you’ll help deliver technically sound, fit‑for‑purpose solutions while building a strong foundation in environmental consulting.

What You’ll Bring

Required

BA/BS or Master’s degree in a natural science discipline, Or the equivalency of 8+ years related experience in lieu of education

0+ years of professional experience

Coursework or training in wetland delineation using the 1987 Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual and applicable Regional Supplements

Familiarity with Army Corps of Engineers Regional Supplements (Arid West and/or Great Plains)

Ability and willingness to conduct fieldwork up to 75% of the time, outdoors and in variable conditions

Working knowledge of GPS technologies and map interpretation (e.g., NWI, USGS, aerial imagery)

Strong commitment to health, safety, and fieldwork best practices

Effective written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail

Ability to prioritize tasks, adapt to changing needs, and work independently with minimal supervision

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

Previous internship, field course, or hands‑on experience with wetland delineation or habitat assessments

Experience collecting, reviewing, or managing environmental field data

Local or regional familiarity with the Houston area and surrounding environments

Local candidates preferred.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct wetland delineations in accordance with the 1987 Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual and Regional Supplements

Document ordinary high-water marks (OHWM) and geophysical characteristics of waterbodies

Perform habitat and environmental assessments

Complete data collection, GPS data management, and quality review

Support desktop environmental constraints analysis and permitting processes

Assist with survey report preparation and permit applications

Participate in fieldwork safely and in alignment with ERM and client safety standards

Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members and subject matter experts

Communicate effectively with clients and internal stakeholders on environmental science matters

Deliver work in accordance with scope, schedule, budget, and ERM quality standards

Support the growth and delivery of ERM’s environmental and impact assessment services

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.

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.

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