PFAS SME Director - Environmental Engineering

ERM; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 156,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Job summary

ERM seeks a Technical Director for PFAS SME to lead site investigation and remediation efforts across North America and globally. You will shape strategies, engage with major clients on regulatory challenges, and advance ERM's leadership in environmental consulting.

In this role you will oversee remedial design, mentor multidisciplinary teams, manage business development, and ensure technical excellence across soil, groundwater, vapor, and sediment projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree 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).

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

PFAS expertise

Leadership

Regulatory experience

Client relationship management

Strategic thinking

Excellent communication

Education

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

Job description

ERM seeks a Technical Director for PFAS SME to lead site investigation and remediation efforts across North America and globally. You will shape strategies, engage with major clients on regulatory challenges, and advance ERM's leadership in environmental consulting.

In this role you will oversee remedial design, mentor multidisciplinary teams, manage business development, and ensure technical excellence across soil, groundwater, vapor, and sediment projects.