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

ERM, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204

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

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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s 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.

Business development experience for large programs/contracts and existing client relationships preferred.

Ideal candidate would have litigation experience related to sediment sites.

Ability to travel to sediment sites and attend client and/or stakeholder meetings.

Driver’s license required. Ability to operate a company vehicle due to travel requirements.

Position not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s 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.

Compensation Annual base pay range: $152,572 – $190,976 (USD). Salary may vary based on education, qualifications, experience, performance, geographical location, shift, travel, sales or revenue‑based metrics, and business needs. Position may be eligible for bonus pay; casual and fixed‑term/flex employees are not bonus eligible.

Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits package of paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible employees. Casual employees and regular employees scheduled under 20 hours a week are not benefits eligible.

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 while preserving future generations. We are committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity ERM is a proud Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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