Technical Director, Environmental Engineer – PFAS Remediation SME

ERM

Technical Director leading PFAS remediation projects at ERM, guiding clients through regulatory challenges and advancing sustainability solutions.

Posted 4/30/2026full-timeIrvine • California, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $151,666 - $190,961 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive technical excellence and strategic direction for PFAS site investigation and remediation projects across North America and globally.
Serve as a trusted advisor to major industrial clients, guiding them through regulatory complexities and risk management.
Advance ERM’s reputation as a global leader in environmental consulting by sharing best practices and mentoring the next generation of technical experts.
Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for PFAS across diverse projects, including site investigation, remediation, product stewardship, and compliance.
Collaborate with North American leadership to shape and execute global PFAS strategies.
Oversee design and implementation of remedial solutions for soil, groundwater, vapor, and sediment contamination using cutting-edge technologies.
Evaluate remedial technologies for site-specific feasibility and cost-effectiveness.
Prepare technical proposals, lead business development initiatives, and strengthen client partnerships.
Provide mentorship and guidance to project teams, ensuring technical excellence and knowledge transfer.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or master’s in chemical engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geology, or Hydrogeology.
Minimum 8 years of consulting experience (15+ preferred) with significant exposure to complex site investigation/remediation projects.
Proven expertise in PFAS, demonstrated through publications, conference presentations, or recognized thought leadership.
Strong track record in remediation design, regulatory interaction, and client relationship management.
Excellent communication, strategic thinking, and leadership skills.
Current Health & Safety certifications (HAZWOPER 40-hour and OSHA 30-hour).

Benefits

Comp & perks

paid time off
parental leave
medical insurance
dental insurance
vision insurance
life insurance
disability insurance
AD&D insurance
401(k) or RRSP/DPSP

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Hard Skills & Tools

PFASsite investigationremediationremedial designregulatory compliancerisk managementtechnical proposal preparationbusiness developmentcontamination assessmentcost-effectiveness evaluation

Soft Skills

communicationstrategic thinkingleadershipmentorshipclient relationship managementtechnical excellenceknowledge transfercollaborationadvisory skillsbest practices sharing

Certifications

HAZWOPER 40-hourOSHA 30-hour