Director of Science and Technology

ECC•Burlingame, CA

About The Position

The Director of Science and Technology will provide senior-level technical leadership, strategic direction, and regulatory oversight for the company’s environmental remediation programs across the United States. The Technical Director serves as the organization’s primary technical authority, ensuring remediation, permitting, and compliance activities meet applicable federal, state, and local regulatory requirements while supporting project execution, risk management, regulatory engagement, and continuous improvement of technical standards and best practices.

Requirements

Minimum of 15 years of progressively responsible experience in environmental remediation, regulatory compliance, or related technical leadership roles
Demonstrated experience managing complex remediation projects and working directly with federal and state regulatory agencies
Comprehensive knowledge of remediation technologies, site characterization methods, and risk assessment frameworks
Strong understanding of federal and state environmental regulations and permitting processes
Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate complex technical information to diverse audiences
Demonstrated leadership capability and experience supporting multidisciplinary teams
Travel: Must be able and willing to travel domestically and internationally as required to support project sites, regulatory meetings, and client engagements
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university required

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or PhD in a related environmental or engineering discipline
Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Geologist (PG) license
Experience serving as a recognized technical authority or subject matter expert within a consulting or regulated industry environment

Responsibilities

Direct the development, evaluation, and implementation of remediation strategies for complex soil, groundwater, sediment, and vapor intrusion sites
Oversee preparation and technical review of conceptual site models, feasibility studies, remedial action plans, and design documents
Provide expert guidance on the selection, optimization, and application of conventional, innovative, and emerging remediation technologies
Lead technical risk assessments, including human health and ecological risk evaluations, and develop mitigation strategies
Establish, maintain, and enforce technical standards, QA/QC procedures, and risk management frameworks
Oversee environmental permitting and compliance activities under federal, state, and local programs including CERCLA, RCRA, CWA, CAA, and applicable state cleanup programs
Serve as the primary technical liaison with regulatory agencies and represent the company in negotiations, technical meetings, and regulatory reviews
Monitor regulatory developments and advise senior leadership on compliance strategies and business impacts
Provide mentorship, training, and technical oversight to multidisciplinary project teams
Support business development through proposal preparation, technical reviews, and client presentations
Represent the company at professional conferences, industry forums, and technical working groups
In addition to the accountabilities above, other responsibilities, tasks, and deliverables may be assigned to the incumbent of this position