Technical Director, Environmental Engineer – PFAS Remediation SME (Director Level) at Erm in Irvine, CA | USD147,670-186,081 | Kablio

Role

Description

technology evaluation

site investigation

remediation design

project management

client strategy

business development

Work with the North American leadership team to further develop a global go-to market strategy related to PFAS.
Evaluate various remedial technologies for applicability at specific sites (e.g. feasibility screening).
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.
Build strong collaborative relationships with other ERM employees.
Appropriately delegate project assignments to project teams and mentor junior staff.
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.
Assist clients in developing and implementing contaminated site management strategies.
Prepare technical proposals and participate in business development with existing clients and identified leads.
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.
Perform remediation design tasks including evaluating field data, performing calculations, estimating quantities and costs, and preparing design reports

Requirements

pfas

remediation

chemical eng

8+ years

hazwoper

communication

Expertise in PFAS related topics, including publication through journals and/or conferences
Experience guiding a team through all steps of a remediation design project.
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.
Experience interacting with regulators and clients to facilitate project progress.
Experience preparing detailed technical and environmental reports.
Up to date Health and Safety training (HAZWOPER 40 hour training and OSHA 30-hr.
Excellent writing, communication, strategic thinking, and “people” skills.

Benefits

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Training + Development

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Interview process

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Visa Sponsorship

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Security clearance

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Company

Overview

Revenue $1.3B

Annual Revenue

Reports over US$1.3 billion annually.

40+ Countries

Global Presence

Operates across over 40 countries.

KKR Backing

Since 2021

Privately owned and backed by KKR since 2021.

Thousands Annually

Projects Undertaken

Undertakes thousands of projects each year.

Flourished through merging UK and US consultancies, building a truly global footprint.
Has carried out major environmental assessments for projects like High Speed 1, HS2, Keystone and Dakota Access pipelines.
Works in sectors from mining, energy and chemicals to manufacturing, pharma, power, renewables, finance and TMT.
Combines strategic advisory and technical delivery, using digital tools and proprietary methodologies.
Notably led environmental impact assessments for cross-border hydroelectric, rail and oil infrastructure.

Culture + Values

Safety is our number one priority.
We are passionate about what we do.
We collaborate to achieve excellence.
We take personal responsibility and act with integrity.
We embrace change and seek innovative solutions.
We care about our people and work with them to unlock their potential.

Environment + Sustainability

50% reduction

Carbon Footprint Reduction

Aiming to reduce operational carbon footprint by half by 2025.

70M tons CO2

CO2 Emissions Reduced

Helped clients reduce emissions by over 70 million tons of CO2 equivalent annually.

Committed to achieving net zero by 2030.
Works with clients to support the transition to renewable energy sources.
Aims to incorporate sustainability into all aspects of business decision-making.

Inclusion & Diversity

50% women

Senior Leadership Team

Half of the senior leadership team consists of women, reflecting strong gender diversity at executive levels.

40% by 2025

Global Workforce Goal

Aim to achieve 40% female representation in the global workforce by the year 2025, demonstrating a commitment to broader diversity initiatives.

Active tracking

Gender Balance Monitoring

The company consistently monitors and reports on gender balance across all levels of the organization to ensure ongoing progress and accountability.

They have introduced initiatives to support the recruitment and retention of diverse talent.

Articles

Careers at ERM

ERM Blog

ERM Global Locations

Role

Description

technology evaluation

site investigation

remediation design

project management

client strategy

business development

Work with the North American leadership team to further develop a global go-to market strategy related to PFAS.
Evaluate various remedial technologies for applicability at specific sites (e.g. feasibility screening).
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.
Build strong collaborative relationships with other ERM employees.
Appropriately delegate project assignments to project teams and mentor junior staff.
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.
Assist clients in developing and implementing contaminated site management strategies.
Prepare technical proposals and participate in business development with existing clients and identified leads.
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.
Perform remediation design tasks including evaluating field data, performing calculations, estimating quantities and costs, and preparing design reports

Requirements

pfas

remediation

chemical eng

8+ years

hazwoper

communication

Expertise in PFAS related topics, including publication through journals and/or conferences
Experience guiding a team through all steps of a remediation design project.
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.
Experience interacting with regulators and clients to facilitate project progress.
Experience preparing detailed technical and environmental reports.
Up to date Health and Safety training (HAZWOPER 40 hour training and OSHA 30-hr.
Excellent writing, communication, strategic thinking, and “people” skills.

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Revenue $1.3B

Annual Revenue

Reports over US$1.3 billion annually.

40+ Countries

Global Presence

Operates across over 40 countries.

KKR Backing

Since 2021

Privately owned and backed by KKR since 2021.

Thousands Annually

Projects Undertaken

Undertakes thousands of projects each year.

Flourished through merging UK and US consultancies, building a truly global footprint.
Has carried out major environmental assessments for projects like High Speed 1, HS2, Keystone and Dakota Access pipelines.
Works in sectors from mining, energy and chemicals to manufacturing, pharma, power, renewables, finance and TMT.
Combines strategic advisory and technical delivery, using digital tools and proprietary methodologies.
Notably led environmental impact assessments for cross-border hydroelectric, rail and oil infrastructure.

Culture + Values

Safety is our number one priority.
We are passionate about what we do.
We collaborate to achieve excellence.
We take personal responsibility and act with integrity.
We embrace change and seek innovative solutions.
We care about our people and work with them to unlock their potential.

Environment + Sustainability

50% reduction

Carbon Footprint Reduction

Aiming to reduce operational carbon footprint by half by 2025.

70M tons CO2

CO2 Emissions Reduced

Helped clients reduce emissions by over 70 million tons of CO2 equivalent annually.

Committed to achieving net zero by 2030.
Works with clients to support the transition to renewable energy sources.
Aims to incorporate sustainability into all aspects of business decision-making.

Inclusion & Diversity

50% women

Senior Leadership Team

Half of the senior leadership team consists of women, reflecting strong gender diversity at executive levels.

40% by 2025

Global Workforce Goal

Aim to achieve 40% female representation in the global workforce by the year 2025, demonstrating a commitment to broader diversity initiatives.

Active tracking

Gender Balance Monitoring

The company consistently monitors and reports on gender balance across all levels of the organization to ensure ongoing progress and accountability.

They have introduced initiatives to support the recruitment and retention of diverse talent.

Articles

Careers at ERM

ERM Blog

ERM Global Locations