Technical Director - Environmental Remediation (Remote)

J.S. Held; St. Louis (MO); Remote; USD 125,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-friendly work environment

Flexible Time Off (FTO)

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) match

Job summary

J.S. Held is seeking a Technical Director to lead the Environmental Investigation & Remediation practice, driving technical delivery and new business in a flexible, remote-capable environment.

The ideal candidate will be a recognized technical leader with strong client engagement skills, experience managing complex projects, and a passion for mentoring staff and expanding the practice.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and project management skills.
• Experience leading teams and mentoring technical staff.
• Proven ability to develop business and maintain client relationships (seller–doer model).
• Strong technical understanding of contaminant behavior, hydrogeology, and remediation methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, direction, and execution of complex environmental investigation and remediation projects.
• Provide expert-level guidance on contaminant fate and transport, geology, geochemistry, hydrogeology, and engineering principles.
• Develop conceptual site models and evaluate remedial technologies; prepare cost estimates.
• Oversee technical reports and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Mentor staff and foster business development in the practice.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Team leadership

Business development

Education

MS preferred in Environmental Eng./Geology

Professional licensure (PE/PG) preferred

Tools

None

Job description

J.S. Held is seeking a Technical Director to lead the Environmental Investigation & Remediation practice, driving technical delivery and new business in a flexible, remote-capable environment.

The ideal candidate will be a recognized technical leader with strong client engagement skills, experience managing complex projects, and a passion for mentoring staff and expanding the practice.