Technical Director, Environmental Engineer - PFAS SME (Director Level)

ERM is seeking a Technical Director to join our Site Investigation and Remediation (SIR) technical team.

In this role, you will provide technical strategy and project assistance on Per- and polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) site investigation and remediation for clients locally, nationally, and internationally. We are open to various US and Canadian locations.

As a Technical Director, you will contribute your leadership, client relationship, and technical consulting skills to support the growth of ERM’s business and client base while networking with ERM's global SIR team to share best practices across the industry. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior-level professional looking to advance their career to the next level within a global environmental firm.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) related to PFAS on a variety of projects, including those supporting site investigation and remediation activities, product stewardship, and compliance.


2. Work with the North American leadership team to further develop a global go-to-market strategy related to PFAS.


3. Oversee, manage, and provide technical expertise on site investigation and remediation projects for a variety of clients with complex technical/regulatory issues in the chemical, manufacturing, oil and gas, and other industrial sectors.


4. Oversee the design and installation of remedial solutions for contaminated soil, groundwater, vapor, and sediment, using innovative and emerging remedial treatment technologies as well as traditional systems.


5. Assist clients in developing and implementing contaminated site management strategies.


6. Evaluate various remedial technologies for applicability at specific sites (e.g. feasibility screening).


7. Perform remediation design tasks including evaluating field data, performing calculations, estimating quantities and costs, and preparing design reports.


8. Appropriately delegate project assignments to project teams and mentor junior staff.


9. Prepare technical proposals and participate in business development with existing clients and identified leads.


10. Build strong collaborative relationships with other ERM employees.

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelors or Masters Degree in chemical engineering, environmental engineering, or geology/hydrogeology.

8 years consulting experience minimum with 15 years preferred working with significant industrial clients on complex site investigation/remediation and construction projects under a variety of state, federal, and international regulatory structures.

Expertise in PFAS related topics, including publication through journals and/or conferences.

Experience guiding a team through all steps of a remediation design project.

Experience preparing detailed technical and environmental reports.

Experience interacting with regulators and clients to facilitate project progress.

Excellent writing, communication, strategic thinking, and “people” skills.

Up to date Health and Safety training (HAZWOPER 40 hour training and OSHA 30-hr).

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.

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. 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.