Senior Consultant, Scientist

Shape Sustainable Development from the Ground Up

Join ERM as a Senior Consultant, Scientist in Nashville, TN, and play a pivotal role in guiding complex projects toward environmentally responsible outcomes. In this strategic, field-influenced role, you’ll combine technical expertise and consulting insight to influence how major infrastructure, renewable energy, and development projects move forward—ensuring ecological integrity and regulatory compliance at every stage.

At ERM, you’ll collaborate with a global network of experts, contribute to impactful sustainability initiatives, and grow your career in a culture that values innovation, inclusion, and professional development.

Why This Role Matters

If you’re an experienced environmental professional passionate about protecting ecosystems while enabling sustainable development, this is your opportunity to make a measurable impact. At ERM, you’ll lead critical wetland delineations and species assessments that shape renewable energy, infrastructure, and technology projects across the mid-Atlantic and Southeast. Your expertise will help clients navigate complex environmental regulations and deliver projects responsibly.

What Your Impact Is

As a Senior Consultant, Scientist, you will:

• Drive field-based wetland delineations and protected species assessments for high-profile projects.
• Influence environmental permitting strategies across renewable energy, oil & gas, power, and technology sectors.
• Deliver technical excellence through detailed reporting, compliance planning, and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with ERM’s nationwide network of experts to solve complex environmental challenges and advance sustainability goals.

What You’ll Bring

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Biology, Natural Resources, or related field (minimum 3.0 GPA) or equivalent experience.
• 2-3 years of relevant environmental experience (wetland delineation, habitat assessments, permitting).
• Strong knowledge of plant identification, hydric soils, and hydrology indicators.
• Excellent technical writing, data management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel and work in the field up to 50% of the time.
• 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:

• 5+ years of consulting or field experience.
• Familiarity with NEPA processes, multi-media permitting, and compliance documentation.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and data analysis tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead wetland delineations using U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual and Regional Supplements.
• Conduct habitat assessments, environmental impact analyses, and due diligence for land development projects.
• Prepare technical reports, permit matrices, and compliance management plans.
• Support environmental assessments for renewable energy, transmission lines, and infrastructure projects.
• Collaborate with ERM Project Managers and Partners to deliver exceptional client value.
• Maintain quality, budget, and schedule expectations while contributing to ERM’s Impact Assessment team goals.

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. 

Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. Based on review of these responses, shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews. 

ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. 

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.  

Thank you for your interest in ERM! 

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