Technical Director, Environmental Engineer – PFAS Remediation SME Job at ERM in

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

Base pay range: $147,670/yr – $198,032/yr.

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 in the chemical, manufacturing, oil and gas and other industrial sectors.
• 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.
• 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.
• Appropriately delegate project assignments to project 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 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‑hour).

Compensation includes the base pay range above and may be outside of the range based on several factors including qualifications and experience. This job is also eligible for an annual discretionary based performance bonus.

Benefits include paid time off, paid parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability and AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and other benefits to eligible employees as applicable.

Apply for this role through https://www.erm.com/careers/apply/ or through the internal careers portal if you are a current employee.

ERM is proud to be an 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.