ERM is hiring: Technical Director, Environmental Engineer – PFAS Remediation SME

Technical Director, Environmental Engineer – PFAS Remediation SME

Join to apply for the Technical Director, Environmental Engineer – PFAS Remediation SME role at ERM. The Technical Director will provide technical strategy and project assistance on PFAS site investigation and remediation for clients locally, nationally and internationally. This role is 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) on PFAS for a variety of projects, including site investigation and remediation, product stewardship, and compliance.
• Work with North American leadership to further develop a global go-to‑market strategy related to PFAS.
• Oversee, manage, and provide technical expertise on site investigation and remediation projects for clients with complex technical/regulatory issues across various sectors.
• Oversee design and installation of remedial solutions for contaminated soil, groundwater, vapor, and sediment, using innovative emerging technologies as well as traditional systems.
• Assist clients in developing and implementing contaminated site management strategies.
• Evaluate various remedial technologies for applicability at specific sites (feasibility screening).
• Perform remediation design tasks including evaluating field data, performing calculations, estimating quantities and costs, and preparing design reports.
• Delegate project assignments to teams and mentor junior staff.
• Prepare technical proposals and participate in business development with existing clients and identified leads.
• Build strong collaborative relationships with other ERM employees.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in chemical engineering, environmental engineering, or geology/hydrogeology.
• 8+ years of consulting experience, 15+ years preferred, with significant industrial clients on complex site investigation/remediation and construction projects under various regulatory structures.
• Expertise in PFAS-related topics, including publications 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‑hour).

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, paid parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability and AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and other applicable benefits.

EEO Statement

ERM is a proud 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.