Director, Engineering Sciences - Environmental Engineering

Secretariat; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Secretariat, based in the United States, is offering an exciting opportunity for professionals in Environmental Engineering. As part of our Global Engineering team, you will handle complex engineering challenges across numerous industries, including power plants, Oil & Gas, and consumer products.

The ideal candidate will have a PhD or MS degree in Environmental Engineering, a strong track record in business development, and a commitment to mentoring staff. Join us to shape the future of Environmental Engineering!

Qualifications

• Established track record for business development with an existing client base.
• Around 10 years of work experience in a relevant field.
• Experience with Water/Waste Water treatment, food and beverage, and consumer products.

Responsibilities

• Mentoring and driving growth of Environmental Engineering staff.
• Managing project budgets and oversight.
• Attracting new business opportunities for Secretariat.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Business development

Project management

Education

PhD or MS degree in Environmental Engineering or Environmental Science

Job description

Chart Your Journey at Secretariat

From a collaborative culture to teammates who will always be by your side, find a career that will grow with you. Deliver your impact at Secretariat.

About The Firm

Secretariat professionals are trusted in the highest‑stakes legal, risk, and regulatory matters around the world. When you join Secretariat, you become part of a rapidly growing elite team of bright minds and passionate problem‑solvers. Your skills and expertise will be utilized on day one – working with the world’s most renowned law firms, leading corporations, and influential institutions to answer complex questions that shape critical financial, economic, and strategic business decisions. Our globally integrated teams are united by the ambition, energy, and commitment they bring to every challenge. We inspire and empower an open, collaborative culture that embraces ongoing professional development, recognition, diversity, and most importantly – you.

About Our Engineering Sciences Team

As part of our expanding Global Engineering and Scientific consulting team, you will work at the forefront of today’s most complex engineering challenges. You will analyze failures of a myriad of products from a variety of industries, focusing primarily on large industrial facilities such as power plants, Oil & Gas facilities, chemical processing plants, construction, and similar. Outside of that work, you will also engage in automotive, consumer products, consumer electronics, and medical devices. Secretariat leverages our diverse technical expertise and industry knowledge of a variety of structures and products to provide clients with world‑class value, identifying solutions that drive performance and safety.

Responsibilities

• Exceptional analytical skills, problem solving, communication skills, and creativity are the foundation for successful professionals at Secretariat.
• Experience with various Water / Waste Water treatment plant processes, food and beverage production, and other consumer products.
• Attracting and winning new business opportunities for Secretariat in both expert witness and strategic consulting.
• Contributing to the growth of Secretariat’s Environmental Engineering practice by recruiting talented staff.
• Mentoring and driving growth of Environmental Engineering staff.
• Providing project management and project budget oversight.

Qualifications

• Established track record for business development and existing client base.
• Requisite professional degrees and ~10 years of work experience.
• PhD or MS degree in Environmental Engineering or Environmental Science.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Have previously testified in deposition, trial, arbitration or hearings.
• Excellent expert report writing skills to complement analytics.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent listening, verbal, written, technical, and presentation skills.
• The desire to lead auxiliary tasks associated with a growing practice.
• The ability to travel as needed.

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