Technical Director, Environmental Engineer

7 days ago


Irvine, United States Environmental Resources Management (ERM) Full time
Technical Director, Environmental Engineer - PFAS SME (Director Level)

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.

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:

  • Bachelors or Masters 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-hr).

For the Technical Director, Engineer - PFAS SME position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $145,533 – $174,795 USD/CAD. An employee’s pay position within this range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs. This job is also eligible for an annual discretionary based performance bonus.

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 any other benefits to eligible employees as applicable.

You can apply for this role through this link or through the internal careers portal if you are a current employee.

Who We Are:

As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.

At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk, and social issues.

Please submit your resume and brief cover letter.

ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees, or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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

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