PFAS Remediation Leader & Technical Director

ERM; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 156,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

AD&D insurance

401(k) or RRSP/DPSP

Other applicable benefits to eligible

Job summary

ERM seeks a Technical Director for PFAS Site Investigation and Remediation (SIR) to lead technical direction across North America and globally. You will guide complex PFAS projects, shape global strategies, and advise major industrial clients on regulatory and risk-management challenges.

You will mentor multidisciplinary teams, advance remediation design with innovative technologies, and contribute to ERM’s reputation as a global sustainability leader.

Qualifications

• 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 site investigation/remediation.
• Proven PFAS expertise demonstrated by 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).
• Preferred: experience developing global go-to-market strategies for emerging contaminants.
• Familiarity with innovative remedial technologies and their practical application.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and mentor junior professionals.

Responsibilities

• Act as 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.

Skills

PFAS expertise

Remediation design

Regulatory interaction

Client relationship management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geology, or Hydrogeology

Job description

ERM seeks a Technical Director for PFAS Site Investigation and Remediation (SIR) to lead technical direction across North America and globally. You will guide complex PFAS projects, shape global strategies, and advise major industrial clients on regulatory and risk-management challenges.

You will mentor multidisciplinary teams, advance remediation design with innovative technologies, and contribute to ERM’s reputation as a global sustainability leader.