Consulting Associate, Environmental Due Diligence

About the position 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. Responsibilities • 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. • 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. Requirements • 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. Nice-to-haves • Industry experience in Energy, Manufacturing, Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Infrastructure, Transportation, or Retail sectors. Benefits • 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. • This role may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are not bonus eligible). Apply tot his job Apply To this Job