Technical Director, Remediation Services - Engineering or Geology

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** Make your mark leading complex remediation programs—and shape ERM’s technical reputation in the Southeast.
** Step into a Technical Director role where you’ll set the technical bar, drive strategy, and grow a portfolio of high‑impact work across North Carolina, the broader Southeast, and beyond.
** Why This Role Matters
**** ERM’s
** Liability Portfolio Management & Remediation (LPR) team in
** Raleigh/Charlotte, North Carolina
** is expanding. We’re looking for a hands-on
** Technical Director, Engineer or Geologist
** to elevate delivery excellence and help clients achieve confident, cost‑effective closure across a range of regulatory programs (CERCLA, RCRA, NC state programs, VRP/HSRA/Brownfield) and sectors (manufacturing, power, chemical, oil & gas, technology).In this role, you will set the technical direction, mentor the next generation of consultants, strengthen ERM’s brand through thought leadership, and cultivate long-term client partnerships—directly influencing growth, reputation, and service innovation.
** What Your Impact Is
*** Technical leadership:
Serve as the senior technical resource for site investigation, risk assessment, and remediation—owning quality, efficiency, and risk management across moderate to complex projects.
* Client outcomes:
Design pragmatic, cost‑effective remedial strategies and negotiate success with regulators—delivering measurable value and closure certainty.
* Team development:
Supervise and mentor junior staff, expand regional capability, and advance the career growth of the team.
* Market presence:
Enhance ERM’s technical reputation through conference participation, presentations, and published papers/articles.
* Growth & sales:
Build pipelines with high‑growth, high‑value (HGHV) and key clients, prepare winning proposals, and contribute to top opportunities and revenue performance.
* Operational excellence:
Support strong scoping and delivery to minimize re‑work/write‑offs, meet billability/DSC targets, and command premium value within client MSAs.
* Safety authority:
Exercise stop‑work authority whenever conditions present danger—empowered to act immediately to protect people and the public.
** What You’ll Bring
**** Required
* ** Bachelor’s degree in engineering, geology, environmental science or related field (Master’s or higher preferred).
* PE or PG required for engineers/geologists.
* 8–15 years of progressive project management and technical experience for moderate to complex CERCLA/RCRA and state program projects.
* Proven field and technical background (sampling; drilling; well installation; soil/groundwater/LNAPL/DNAPL assessment; vapor intrusion; HRSC methods).
* Strong written/verbal communication, organization, analytical skills; collaborative team player.
* 40‑hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification.
* Driver's License

Required:

This position requires a valid driver's license and/or the ability to operate a company vehicle due to the nature of job duties, which include frequent travel to various client locations across a large geographical area.
* Commitment to safety and adherence to established Health & Safety protocols.
** Preferred
* ** Knowledge of the North Carolina REC program and ability to register as an RSM.
* Experience supporting/leading Georgia HSRA, VRP, and Brownfield projects.
* Familiarity with environmental data management tools (e.g., EQuIS).
* Record of publishing technical work and presenting at industry events.
* Experience leading projects across multiple sectors (manufacturing, power, chemical, oil & gas, technology) and geographies (Southeast, other U.S. states, international).
** Key Responsibilities
*** Plan & coordinate complex projects:
Lead site investigation, utility location/clearance, risk assessment, and remediation of soil, groundwater, and sediments—navigating nuanced technical and regulatory issues.
* Lead field programs:
Oversee sampling, drilling, well installation, VI assessments, and high‑resolution site…