Corporate Sustainability & Climate Change Consulting Associate (entry level)

ERM is seeking a Corporate Sustainability & Climate Change Junior Consultant to join our consultancy team in CITY.

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.  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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support climate change and sustainability consulting projects across the energy, oil & gas, mining and industrial sectors.
• Collect, organize and analyze large datasets from multiple sources.
• Develop, maintain and quality-check analytical tools and models in Microsoft Excel.
• Perform quantitative assessments related to greenhouse gas emissions, environmental performance and sustainability metrics.
• Support climate risk and resilience analyses for industrial and infrastructure assets.
• Participate in stakeholder interviews, workshops and information-gathering activities.
• Assist in preparing technical reports, presentations and client deliverables.
• Conduct research on sustainability trends, regulations, climate-related frameworks and industry best practices.
• Support proposal preparation and technical business development activities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across environmental, engineering and sustainability disciplines.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering or a related quantitative discipline.
• 0–3 years of professional experience, preferably in consulting, sustainability, environmental management, engineering or data analytics.
• Previous exposure to one or more of the following sectors is preferred: Oil & Gas, Energy, Mining, Industrial Manufacturing or Infrastructure.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis, modeling and quality control.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work with structured and unstructured datasets.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish.
• Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

Highly valued technical skills:

• Experience with Python, R or SQL.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Access, Power BI or GIS/QGIS.
• Familiarity with data analytics, automation tools and data visualization.

Additional advantages:

• Knowledge of sustainability, climate change or ESG concepts.
• Exposure to greenhouse gas accounting and emissions inventories.
• Understanding of industrial processes, energy systems or environmental management.
• Experience handling large datasets and performing quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) activities.

Background:

Since establishing our first local presence in the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region in the 1990s, ERM has grown steadily, now employing more than 800 professionals across offices in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Guyana, Mexico, and Peru. For over 30 years, we have built world-class consulting teams specializing in environmental, sustainability, and social consulting, with a strong client base of multiple economic sectors such as oil and gas, manufacturing, and chemical among other sectors. Through challenging times, ERM has remained committed to supporting these sectors as our clients continue to invest in the local market.

As part of our regional expansion, ERM aim to maintain industry leadership by partnering with top clients who share our commitment to sustainability. With a solid foundation in key industries, we are pioneers in advancing the ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) agenda across Latin America and the Caribbean. Our work includes contributing to sustainable finance initiatives, developing thematic studies, and supporting the implementation of international standards for local stakeholders.

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.

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.

If you would like to read more about Diversity, Equity, Equality & Inclusion (DE&I) at ERM, you can visit our website, or read about our progress in the 2026 Sustainability Report.