GIS Consulting Associate / Senior Associate

Job Summary
Join ERM’s growing Capital Delivery Project (Impact Assessment & Planning) practice as a GIS Consultant, contributing to high‑impact environmental, social, and biodiversity assessments. We’re seeking emerging professionals with strong technical GIS skills and a passion for consulting to help drive our global growth and deliver exceptional client value. This role offers a unique opportunity to advance your career with a leading environmental firm shaping the future of GIS‑driven impact assessment.

Why This Role Matter:
Building Sustainable Capital Projects for Asia Pacific’s Future
Asia Pacific’s rapid growth in renewable energy, mining and infrastructure demands responsible development. ERM’s Capital Project Delivery Team leads this transformation, helping organizations design, permit, and operate projects that align with global sustainability standards and local expectations. From impact assessments to biodiversity and resettlement planning, this role ensures projects across region are investable, resilient, and ethical. Your expertise will shape initiatives that balance progress with purpose, creating a sustainable legacy for industries driving the region’s future.

Key Responsibilities

• Focus on developing maps (using ArcGIS Pro) for baseline, environmental impact assessment and modelling.
• Gain technical knowledge of the processes pertaining to the collection of baselines environmental and move on to developing understanding of how impacts are modelled and assessed.
• Learn how to interpret spatial information relating to predicted environmental impacts caused by a planned project.
• Work with ERM Thailand office and other offices as requested in undertaking GIS, remote sensing and spatial analysis of projects.
• Provide support in preparing maps, undertaking research and data analysis for the Capital Delivery Project (CPD) team.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant environmental, scientific or engineering subject.
• Graduate or up to 2 years of experience in spatial analysis and GIS applications.
• Fluent in English. The ability to communicate clearly and inclusively with colleagues, clients and stakeholders, both verbally and in writing.
• Experience in applying image processing techniques to extract meaningful information and patterns from remote sensing data (e.g. land cover, habitat etc.)

Desirable, but not a prerequisite, skills and experience.

• ​Ability to code in python, R or VBA
• Education abroad in other countries
• Ability to understand energy project components and activities
• Understanding of basic concepts of biodiversity (e.g. ecology, habitats, etc.)

What You Impact Is

You will help deliver high-quality work that drives impactful programs for our clients, while building strong relationships and contributing fresh ideas to evolve our services. Through collaboration and continuous learning, you will strengthen our culture and create opportunities that support long-term success for both clients and the firm.

APAC Ready to Lead Way

At ERM, your work creates impact that matters, helping global organizations tackle the most pressing sustainability challenges while shaping a better future for communities and the environment. Our vision is to empower you to grow, lead, and innovate alongside world-class clients on transformative projects. We prioritize wellbeing, continuous learning, and an inclusive culture where collaboration, expertise, and purpose drive meaningful impact. At ERM, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and innovation thrives. If you’re ready to make sustainability your mission and build a career that creates lasting change, your journey starts here

You can apply for this role through Careers or through the internal careers portal if you are a current employee. 

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