Senior Consultant, Lead Wetland Delineator

About the role

Shape the Future of Responsible Development While Protecting Critical Ecosystems

Wetlands are more than landscapes-they're complex, living systems that safeguard water quality, biodiversity, and community resilience. As a Senior Consultant, Lead Wetland Delineator at ERM, based in Cleveland, Ohio, you'll play a strategic role in balancing environmental protection with the infrastructure and energy projects that shape our world. Your expertise will help clients make informed, environmentally sound decisions that drive sustainable progress across the Midwest and beyond.

Why This Role Matters

Your work ensures wetlands and sensitive habitats are identified, protected, and responsibly managed. Every delineation, assessment, and technical report you lead directly supports ERM's mission to advance environmental stewardship, regulatory compliance, and sustainability for our clients and the communities they serve.

What Your Impact Is

• Lead wetland delineations and protected species assessments for high-profile, high-impact projects.
• Produce technical reports, datasets, and compliance strategies that influence infrastructure planning and regulatory outcomes.
• Partner with ERM Project Managers and senior leaders to deliver innovative, fit-for-purpose environmental solutions.
• Shape permitting pathways and impact assessments across renewable energy, utilities, land development, and other key sectors.

What You'll Bring

Required

• BS in environmental science, biology, natural resources, or a related discipline (minimum 3.0 GPA), or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience (5 years strongly preferred) in environmental consulting or related field.

Technical Skills

• Wetland delineation using the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual and Regional Supplements.
• Plant identification, soil sampling, hydric soil indicators, and hydrology field assessment.
• Strong data management and technical report writing capabilities.

Other Requirements

• 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.
• Ability to travel up to 75%.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in dynamic field and project environments.
• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Preferred

• Professional Wetland Certificate (nationwide) and experience working in the Midwest.
• Experience with NEPA environmental assessments, permitting, and compliance documentation.
• Familiarity with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Marine Fisheries Service, and state/local regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform wetland delineations across Upper Midwest states using federal and regional protocols.
• Conduct habitat assessments, environmental due diligence, and NEPA-related impact analysis.
• Prepare multi-media environmental permitting materials and compliance management plans.
• Support project delivery through field surveys, data interpretation, literature reviews, and technical reporting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop recommendations and strategic solutions for clients.
• Manage quality, budgets, and timelines in alignment with ERM's Impact Assessment team objectives.

Pay and benefits

For the Senior Consultant, Lead Wetland Delineator position, the anticipated annual base pay is $ 80,100 -$102,400 (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 subject to the sole discretion of ERM and its policies and procedures (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are not bonus eligible).

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off (vacation, sick, and floating holidays), parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, 401(k), and other applicable benefits to eligible employees.