Pros
ERM is a unique hybrid of science/engineering consulting and management consulting. We help our clients with business decisions and environmental compliance, and get them a better result than I've seen at other companies where they focus on doing a high-volume of reports or audits without understanding how the work affects the clients. I've worked at a couple big environmental engineering firms and ERM offers many things they don't: - At ERM environmental work is the main event, not second fiddle to engineering - ERM focuses on sustainability, and puts out an annual report that demonstrates these values - ERM has a foundation that contributes to sustainability programs around the globe - ERM offers international work opportunities if you want to move abroad to work. - ERM is owned by partners who are accountable for the success of the long term business, instead of being owned by Wall Street. They care about the employees and the outcome of the projects. My coworkers are fun, smart people and the partners care about the employees and the work they do. Everyday we get to do something good for the environment and have fun doing it.
Cons
Sometimes the hours are long, but that is just consulting.