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

Technical Director, Environmental Engineer – PFAS Remediation SME

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.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior-level professional looking to advance their career to the next level within a global environmental firm. 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.

Pay

Base pay range: $147,670.00/yr – $198,032.00/yr. The employee’s pay position within this range will be based on relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, and business needs. Compensation may also be outside this range under certain circumstances. This role is eligible for an annual discretionary performance bonus.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Work with the North American leadership team 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 a variety of clients with complex technical/regulatory issues.
• Design and install remedial solutions for contaminated soil, groundwater, vapor, and sediment using innovative and emerging remedial 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 (e.g., 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, geology, or hydrogeology.
• 8+ years of consulting experience, 15+ years preferred, working with significant industrial clients on complex site investigation/remediation and construction projects.
• Expertise in PFAS topics, including publications through journals and 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 and OSHA 30‑hour).

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits 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. For more information, visit the ERM careers portal.

EEO Statement

ERM is a proud Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.