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ERM · 2 days ago

Technical Director, Environmental Engineer – PFAS Remediation SME (Director Level)

Irvine, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$148K/yr - $186K/yr

8+ years exp

ERM is seeking a Technical Director to join their Site Investigation and Remediation technical team. In this role, you will provide technical strategy and project assistance on PFAS site investigation and remediation for clients, contributing your leadership and consulting skills to support the growth of ERM’s business.

ConsultingHealth CarePublic Safety

H1B Sponsor Likely

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

Qualification

PFAS expertiseEnvironmental engineeringSite investigationRemediation designRegulatory complianceHealthSafety trainingLeadership skillsCommunication skillsStrategic thinkingTechnical writing

Required

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

Benefits

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

AD&D insurance

401(k) or RRSP/DPSP

Company

ERM

Glassdoor3.6

ERM is a provider of environmental, health, safety, risk, social consulting and sustainability related services.

Founded in 1971

Malvern, Pennsylvania, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://www.erm.com/

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