Geotechnical Engineer

ERM•Philadelphia, PA

About The Position

Are you ready to launch your engineering career with hands‑on fieldwork, mentorship from industry experts, and the chance to work on real-world remediation projects from day one? At ERM , you won’t be stuck on the sidelines—you’ll be contributing directly to project solutions that protect communities and the environment while growing your technical expertise and professional confidence. Why This Role Matters As Consulting Associate, Civil/Environmental/Geotechnical Engineer in Malvern, PA , you’ll play a key role in delivering impactful remediation and engineering solutions throughout the Mid-Atlantic region and beyond. Your work will help clients address environmental challenges, improve site safety, and comply with evolving regulations—all while gaining exposure to a wide spectrum of ERM’s global consulting services. What Your Impact Is In this role, you will: Support complex remediation and engineering design projects that reduce environmental risks and improve site conditions. Contribute to field investigations, data collection, and modeling that directly inform project strategy and decision-making. Apply innovative technologies and best practices alongside ERM’s technical experts. Build foundational experience toward achieving professional engineering registration.

Requirements

BS in Civil, Environmental, or Geotechnical Engineering (minimum 3.0 GPA).
0–3 years of relevant experience.
Willingness and ability to travel.
Proficiency in MS Office.
Strong communication, analytical, organization, and problem‑solving skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in team settings.
Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
Detail‑oriented mindset and eagerness to learn.
Not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Environmental field experience.
OSHA 40‑hour HAZWOPER certification.
Experience with AutoCAD and/or ArcGIS.

Responsibilities

Assist with engineering design for remediation projects, including civil, geotechnical, and process-related components.
Perform technical tasks such as data evaluation, calculations, research, cost estimating, and preparation of drawings, specifications, and reports.
Support construction-phase activities including inspections, testing, oversight, and QA/QC.
Conduct stormwater modeling, calculations, and control design.
Perform groundwater, soil, air, and vapor sampling.
Conduct O&M and monitoring for remediation systems (e.g., SVE, sub-slab depressurization).
Participate in fieldwork including pilot tests, QA activities, and construction oversight.
Compile and analyze technical data and contribute to report development.
Prepare environmental compliance plans, permits, and related documentation.
Communicate with clients, subcontractors, and regulatory agencies.
Ensure project deliverables meet quality, budget, and scheduling expectations.