Technical Director, Engineer (Sediment Site Investigation & Risk Assessment)

Erm Company S.R.O. • Seattle, WA

83d • $147,670 - $186,081 • Remote

About The Position

ERM is seeking a motivated Technical Director, Engineer (Sediment Site Investigation & Risk Assessment) to join our sediment Site Investigation and Remediation Management (SI/RM) service team in the Pacific Northwest. This position can be based from a local ERM office with hybrid status or fully remote if 100 miles away from an ERM office. The ideal candidate brings significant sediment engineering, consulting, and project management experience to provide technical leadership, strategic direction, and cutting-edge approaches to support and grow ERM's sediment SI/RM practice area for marine and freshwater sediment sites. Our sediment practice covers all aspects of the contaminated site lifecycle: site investigation, risk assessment, feasibility study, remedial design, remedy implementation, and performance monitoring. State of the art digital tools and data analytics are used throughout the lifecycle. As a senior leader, you will be fully accountable for selling and delivering site investigation and remediation related sediment projects to build a sustainable business regionally and across the US, while also networking with ERM's global SI/RM technical team to share best practices across the industry. Depending on the candidate's qualifications, this position can be a Partner-track opportunity for a senior-level professional looking to advance their career to the next level with a global environmental leader, and to make a significant impact in successfully implementing ERM's global strategy.

Requirements

• Bachelors in environmental, chemical, or civil engineering, or related discipline.
• Professional Engineer license.
• 8+ years of experience conducting remedial construction design/engineering and CERCLA-style state and federal sediment site assessment/investigation/remediation projects.
• 8+ years of experience managing large sediment site investigation/remediation projects.
• Excellent writing, communication, strategic thinking, and mentoring skills.
• Advanced knowledge of the regulatory climate around sediment site investigation and remediation and recognized technical expertise by the marketplace.
• Business development experience for large programs/contracts and existing client relationships are preferable.
• Ideal candidate would have litigation experience related to sediment sites.
• Ability to travel to sediment sites and to attend client and/or stakeholder meetings.
• Driver's License Required.

Nice To Haves

• Masters or Ph.D. in environmental, chemical, or civil engineering, or related discipline.
• 15+ years of experience conducting remedial construction design/engineering and CERCLA-style state and federal sediment site assessment/investigation/remediation projects.
• 10+ years of experience managing large sediment site investigation/remediation projects.

Responsibilities

• Direct and develop feasibility studies, remedial designs, and remedial strategies for CERCLA and other sediment remediation sites.
• Provide strategic advice to clients for sediment remediation sites.
• Collaborate with other ERM global practitioners on complex sediment site investigation and remediation projects, including participating on multidisciplinary teams comprised of SI/RM professionals from multiple offices around the global organization.
• Oversee projects within scope/budget/schedule expectations and ensure quality standards on project deliverables.
• Contribute to expanding ERM's SI/RM services annually by identifying and developing new opportunities, preparing effective technical proposals, and acting in a leadership role to develop business with new and existing clients.
• Develop and expand client relationships that generate repeat business and expand ERM's profile and market share in the SI/RM market.
• Develop a working understanding of ERM's other consulting service areas and actively support cross-selling other services to existing clients, including nature-based solutions.
• Provide leadership in managing staff performance, recruiting and retention, and mentoring personnel for overall success of technical team.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Bonus pay eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree