Application Guide

How to Apply for Managing Consultant, Site Investigation & Remediation Management Engineer

at Environmental Resources Management

🏢 About Environmental Resources Management

Environmental Resources Management (ERM) is a global sustainability consultancy that uniquely positions itself at the intersection of environmental science and business strategy, helping clients achieve low-carbon futures and advance ESG priorities worldwide. Unlike traditional engineering firms, ERM focuses on strategic outcomes that balance environmental remediation with sustainable development, making it ideal for professionals who want their technical work to drive meaningful global impact.

About This Role

This Managing Consultant role involves leading civil and sediment engineering design for investigation and remediation projects from concept through completion, with specific focus on Pacific Northwest sediment remediation regulations. You'll be responsible for developing grading plans, stormwater systems, and in-water sediment features while managing project scope, budget, and schedule—all while driving business growth through client relationship management and cross-selling ERM's sustainability services.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve reviewing AutoCAD Civil 3D designs for a sediment remediation project in Washington state, coordinating with remote team members on project timelines, and preparing for a client meeting to discuss both remediation progress and potential ESG service opportunities. You'd likely balance technical design work with client communications and project management tasks across multiple investigation/remediation projects.

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🎯 Who Environmental Resources Management Is Looking For

  • A civil/environmental engineer with 4+ years of consulting experience specifically in CERCLA-style federal/state investigation and remediation projects, not just general civil design
  • Demonstrated expertise in sediment engineering with working knowledge of Pacific Northwest sediment regulations (Washington/ Oregon sediment management frameworks)
  • Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D for creating grading surfaces, drainage systems, and producing complete plan sets for remediation projects
  • Combines technical civil design skills with business development ability to cross-sell ERM's sustainability services to existing clients

📝 Tips for Applying to Environmental Resources Management

1

Quantify your experience with CERCLA-style projects—specify how many sediment remediation projects you've worked on and your role in each phase (RI/FS, RD/RA)

2

Highlight specific Pacific Northwest sediment projects or regulatory knowledge (e.g., Washington's Sediment Management Standards, Oregon's DEQ requirements)

3

Include AutoCAD Civil 3D examples in your portfolio showing grading plans and stormwater designs specifically for remediation sites

4

Demonstrate how you've contributed to business growth in previous roles—mention specific clients you've maintained relationships with or services you've cross-sold

5

Connect your experience to ERM's sustainability focus by describing how your remediation work aligns with low-carbon or ESG outcomes

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Your hands-on experience with CERCLA-style investigation and remediation projects, specifying phases you've managed", 'Technical proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D for sediment remediation design elements (grading, drainage, erosion control)', "Knowledge of Pacific Northwest sediment regulations and how you've applied them in previous projects", "Examples of how you've managed client relationships or contributed to business development in environmental consulting"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → ERM's specific sustainability service offerings beyond remediation (climate change, ESG, transaction services) to understand cross-selling opportunities
  • → ERM's recent Pacific Northwest projects mentioned in case studies or press releases
  • → The company's 'Partnering for Impact' strategy and how remediation work fits into their broader sustainability goals
  • → ERM's remote work structure and how they manage distributed project teams

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk us through a specific sediment remediation project you designed from concept to completion, focusing on your civil engineering decisions
2 How have you applied Pacific Northwest sediment regulations in your previous work?
3 Describe your experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D for creating grading plans and stormwater systems on remediation sites
4 How would you approach cross-selling ERM's sustainability services to a client focused only on compliance-driven remediation?
5 Tell us about a time you managed project scope, budget, and schedule simultaneously on a complex investigation project
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Presenting only general civil site design experience without specific sediment remediation or CERCLA project examples
  • Failing to demonstrate knowledge of Pacific Northwest sediment regulations when applying for a role focused on that region
  • Focusing solely on technical skills without addressing the business development/client management aspects of this managing consultant role

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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