Entry Level Senior Environmental Consultant Jobs
New grad senior environmental consultant jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or a focused portfolio can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are Consulting & Professional Services roles with a mix of on-site and hybrid settings, and employers like Trinity Consultants and Environmental Resources Management are hiring at this level now.
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Shape Sustainable Development at the Intersection of Science, Strategy, and Impact
ERM is seeking a motivated and experienced Consultant, Environmental Scientist (Wetland Delineator) to join our Capital Project Development team in Houston, Texas. This role is designed for a professional who has progressed beyond entry-level fieldwork and is ready to apply deep technical expertise to complex environmental challenges. You’ll work alongside multidisciplinary experts to deliver defensible science, support large-scale infrastructure and development projects, and help clients navigate permitting requirements while protecting critical wetland and water resources—advancing ERM’s mission as a global sustainability leader.
Why This Role Matters?
Wetlands and water resources are foundational to sustainable land development, ecosystem protection, and regulatory compliance. In this role, your technical judgment and field expertise directly influence project outcomes—ensuring environmental impacts are accurately assessed, permitting pathways are clear, and development decisions balance progress with environmental stewardship. Your work will help safeguard critical habitats while enabling responsible capital projects across the region.
What Your Impact Is:
- Deliver high-quality wetland delineations and habitat assessments that support environmental permitting and impact evaluation.
- Provide sound scientific analysis and defensible documentation that supports complex regulatory decisions.
- Contribute to permitting strategies that allow projects to move forward responsibly and efficiently.
- Collaborate across disciplines to integrate biological and environmental data into broader project solutions.
- Represent ERM’s commitment to safety, quality, and sustainability in both fieldwork and client-facing engagements.
What You’ll Bring:
Required
- BA/BS or Master’s degree in a natural science discipline. Or equivalent experience.
- 2+ years of professional experience, including a minimum of two field seasons of wetland delineation.
- Minimum of two (2) field seasons of wetland delineation experience using the 1987 Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual and applicable Regional Supplement(s), along with appropriate wetland delineation training or coursework.
- Familiarity with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Regional Supplements (Arid West and Great Plains).
- Ability to conduct extended fieldwork (up to 75% travel) in variable weather conditions and challenging terrain.
- Working knowledge of sub-meter GPS technologies, field data collection, and map interpretation (NWI, USGS, aerial imagery).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing detailed technical reports.
- Demonstrated commitment to safety and adherence to health and safety protocols.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to evolving project needs.
- 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
- Prior experience supporting permitting applications and environmental constraints analyses.
- Experience interacting directly with clients or supporting client-facing deliverables.
- Local or regional familiarity with projects in Texas and surrounding areas.
- Local candidates preferred.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct wetland delineations using the 1987 Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual and applicable Regional Supplements.
- Document Ordinary High Water Mark (OHWM) indicators and geophysical characteristics of waterbodies.
- Perform habitat assessments and environmental field surveys.
- Collect, review, and manage field data using GPS and other data collection tools.
- Compile wetland delineation reports and support permit application materials as requested.
- Perform environmental constraints desktop analyses to support permitting efforts.
- Collaborate closely with subject matter experts across technical disciplines.
- Interact with clients and technical teams on environmental and biological topics.
- Deliver work in alignment with ERM’s quality, budget, schedule, and management system standards.
- Conduct all field and office activities in compliance with ERM and client health and safety requirements.
- Take on additional responsibilities as needed to support team and project success.
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.
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!
#LI-Hybrid
Shape Sustainable Development at the Intersection of Science, Strategy, and Impact
ERM is seeking a motivated and experienced Consultant, Environmental Scientist (Wetland Delineator) to join our Capital Project Development team in Houston, Texas. This role is designed for a professional who has progressed beyond entry-level fieldwork and is ready to apply deep technical expertise to complex environmental challenges. You’ll work alongside multidisciplinary experts to deliver defensible science, support large-scale infrastructure and development projects, and help clients navigate permitting requirements while protecting critical wetland and water resources—advancing ERM’s mission as a global sustainability leader.
Why This Role Matters?
Wetlands and water resources are foundational to sustainable land development, ecosystem protection, and regulatory compliance. In this role, your technical judgment and field expertise directly influence project outcomes—ensuring environmental impacts are accurately assessed, permitting pathways are clear, and development decisions balance progress with environmental stewardship. Your work will help safeguard critical habitats while enabling responsible capital projects across the region.
What Your Impact Is:
- Deliver high-quality wetland delineations and habitat assessments that support environmental permitting and impact evaluation.
- Provide sound scientific analysis and defensible documentation that supports complex regulatory decisions.
- Contribute to permitting strategies that allow projects to move forward responsibly and efficiently.
- Collaborate across disciplines to integrate biological and environmental data into broader project solutions.
- Represent ERM’s commitment to safety, quality, and sustainability in both fieldwork and client-facing engagements.
What You’ll Bring:
Required
- BA/BS or Master’s degree in a natural science discipline. Or equivalent experience.
- 2+ years of professional experience, including a minimum of two field seasons of wetland delineation.
- Minimum of two (2) field seasons of wetland delineation experience using the 1987 Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual and applicable Regional Supplement(s), along with appropriate wetland delineation training or coursework.
- Familiarity with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Regional Supplements (Arid West and Great Plains).
- Ability to conduct extended fieldwork (up to 75% travel) in variable weather conditions and challenging terrain.
- Working knowledge of sub-meter GPS technologies, field data collection, and map interpretation (NWI, USGS, aerial imagery).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing detailed technical reports.
- Demonstrated commitment to safety and adherence to health and safety protocols.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to evolving project needs.
- 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
- Prior experience supporting permitting applications and environmental constraints analyses.
- Experience interacting directly with clients or supporting client-facing deliverables.
- Local or regional familiarity with projects in Texas and surrounding areas.
- Local candidates preferred.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct wetland delineations using the 1987 Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual and applicable Regional Supplements.
- Document Ordinary High Water Mark (OHWM) indicators and geophysical characteristics of waterbodies.
- Perform habitat assessments and environmental field surveys.
- Collect, review, and manage field data using GPS and other data collection tools.
- Compile wetland delineation reports and support permit application materials as requested.
- Perform environmental constraints desktop analyses to support permitting efforts.
- Collaborate closely with subject matter experts across technical disciplines.
- Interact with clients and technical teams on environmental and biological topics.
- Deliver work in alignment with ERM’s quality, budget, schedule, and management system standards.
- Conduct all field and office activities in compliance with ERM and client health and safety requirements.
- Take on additional responsibilities as needed to support team and project success.
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.
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!
#LI-Hybrid
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Entry Level Senior Environmental Consultant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level senior environmental consultant job?
Employers hiring at the entry level look for a degree in environmental science, engineering, geology, or a related field, along with any hands-on experience from internships, field courses, or campus research projects. Familiarity with environmental regulations, site assessment methods, or tools like GIS gives candidates a clear edge. A portfolio that demonstrates real project work, even from academic or volunteer settings, strengthens an application significantly at this stage.
Which companies hire entry level senior environmental consultants?
Companies hiring entry level senior environmental consultants right now include Trinity Consultants and Environmental Resources Management, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of environmental consulting firms, engineering services companies, and government contractors that build their junior talent pipelines directly from new graduate pools.
Are there remote entry level senior environmental consultant jobs?
Yes, though many roles still require on-site or field work given the nature of environmental assessments. About 0% of entry level senior environmental consultant openings are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, typically covering report writing, data analysis, and regulatory compliance tasks that can be done off-site while fieldwork stays in person.
Are these new grad senior environmental consultant jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior roles that explicitly welcome candidates with zero to two years of experience. A new grad friendly posting typically accepts internship hours, academic project work, or a relevant portfolio in place of full-time professional experience, making them accessible to candidates stepping into the field for the first time.
Which industries hire the most entry level senior environmental consultants?
Entry Level senior environmental consultant roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. These sectors drive hiring at the entry level because regulatory compliance, site remediation, and environmental impact work require a steady flow of trained junior consultants to support project teams.