Technical Director, Environmental Engineer – PFAS Remediation SME

ERM; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 156,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life & Disability

401(k) or RRSP/DPSP

Job summary

ERM is seeking a Technical Director for PFAS on the Site Investigation and Remediation (SIR) team. You will lead PFAS site investigation and remediation programs across North America and beyond, shaping technical direction and client engagements.

Responsibilities include overseeing remediation design across soils, groundwater, vapor and sediment, evaluating technologies, and guiding business development while mentoring project teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in chemical engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geology, or Hydrogeology.
• 8+ years of consulting experience (15+ preferred) with PFAS exposure.
• PFAS expertise demonstrated via publications or leadership.
• Strong remediation design, regulatory interaction, and client management.
• Excellent communication, strategic thinking, and leadership.
• HAZWOPER 40-hour and OSHA 30-hour certifications.

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 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.

Skills

PFAS expertise

Client relations

Regulatory interaction

Remediation design

Technical leadership

HAZWOPER 40h

OSHA 30h

Education

Chemical engineering

Environmental Engineering

Geology

Hydrogeology

Job description

Ready to lead the charge against PFAS contamination? Join ERM and make an impact that matters—locally and globally.

Why This Role Matters

PFAS contamination is one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time. As a Technical Director on our Site Investigation and Remediation (SIR) technical team, you’ll be at the forefront of solving complex issues that impact communities, ecosystems, and industries worldwide. This is your opportunity to shape global strategies, influence regulatory frameworks, and deliver innovative solutions that make a tangible difference.

What Your Impact Is

• Drive technical excellence and strategic direction for PFAS site investigation and remediation projects across North America and globally.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to major industrial clients, guiding them through regulatory complexities and risk management.
• Advance ERM’s reputation as a global leader in environmental consulting by sharing best practices and mentoring the next generation of technical experts.

What You’ll Bring

Required

• 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 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).

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.

Key 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.

Applications accepted through October 22, 2026.

For the Technical Director, Engineer - PFAS SME position, the anticipated annual base pay is $156,392 – $200,290 USD. Actual pay will depend on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. In some cases, pay may fall outside this range. This role may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are not bonus eligible).

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and other applicable benefits to eligible employees.

Note: Bonuses, commissions, and other forms of additional compensation are not guaranteed and subject to the sole discretion of ERM and its policies and procedures.

Who We Are

As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.

At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world‑class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.

ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Thank you for your interest in ERM!