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Seeds Renewables is hiring a Consulting Associate, Scientist in Minneapolis, MN. This role involves supporting environmental assessments and solutions for clients, contributing to ecological surveys, permitting, and impact assessments. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in environmental science or a related field, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks. Frequent travel to client locations is required. The position offers an annual salary range of $65,600–$81,353.
Ready to put your environmental science education into action on real‐world projects that shape communities, infrastructure, and sustainability outcomes?

Why This Role Matters

In this role, you won't just support projects—you'll contribute to environmental assessments and solutions that help clients meet regulatory requirements and responsibly move development forward. At ERM, your work directly supports better environmental and social outcomes on local and global projects.

What Your Impact Is

As a Consulting Associate, Scientist, you'll be part of a collaborative technical team supporting a wide range of environmental projects—from ecological field surveys to permitting and impact assessments. You'll gain hands‐on experience, learn best practices from experienced consultants, and build technical and professional skills in an environment that values curiosity, teamwork, and continuous learning.

What You'll Bring

Required

Bachelor's degree in environmental science, natural science, environmental engineering, or a related discipline (minimum 3.0 GPA)Recent graduate to 2 years of relevant environmental experience, including internships or fieldworkStrong written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing or contributing to technical documentationAbility to manage multiple tasks, work independently, and adapt in a fast‐paced consulting environmentCommitment to safety and quality standardsDriver'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.Preferred

Master's degree in a related fieldField experience conducting ecological or biological surveysFamiliarity with NEPA processes or environmental permittingExperience working with or supporting regulatory agenciesKey Responsibilities

Support NEPA Environmental Assessments (EA) and Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) for domestic and international development projectsAssist with biological and ecological field surveys, data collection, and literature reviewsPrepare and contribute to technical reports, environmental documentation, and client deliverablesSupport the preparation of multi‐media plans and permits, including coordination with agencies such as FERC, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, and state agenciesProvide technical support on land use planning, facility siting, risk assessment, and water resources managementCollaborate with Project Managers, clients, regulators, subcontractors, and internal teamsDeliver work within defined scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectationsFor the Consulting Associate, Scientist position, the anticipated annual base pay is $65,600–$81,353 (USD). Actual pay will depend on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. In some cases, pay may fall outside this range. This role may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are not bonus eligible).

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.

Note: Bonuses, commissions, and other forms of additional compensation are not guaranteed and subject to the sole discretion of ERM and its policies and procedures.

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.

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