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.

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.

• 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.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in chemical engineering, environmental engineering or geology/hydrogeology.
• Minimum 8 years of consulting experience, 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.)

Payment Information

For the Technical Director, Engineer – PFAS SME position, the annual base pay ranges from $147,670 to $198,032 USD. Compensation within this range will be based on qualifications, experience, and geographic location. The role also offers an annual discretionary performance bonus.

Benefits

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 benefits to eligible employees.

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Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter.

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.

Thank you for your interest in ERM!