Principal - Technical Lead, Landfills and Hydrogeology
Listed on 2026-06-05
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Environmental Compliance
Principal - Technical Lead, Landfills and Hydrogeology
EHSSupport isaspecialtyenvironmentalconsultingfirmthatprovidessolutionstocomplexenvironmental,health,andsafetychallengesacrossarangeofmarketsectorsandindustries.
Withexpertslocatedthroughoutthe United States ,Canada, Australia,New Zealand,andSouth
Africa,weformlong-lastingpartnershipswithourclientsthroughacultureofexcellence,innovation,workethic,and integrity.
Wefocusonhiringandretainingtalented,motivatedpeoplewhoenjoycollaboratingwithanddeliveringvaluetoourclients.
Ourteamdoesmorethanidentifyproblems—weprovidesolutions.
EHSSupport is seeking a Principal/Technical Lead,Landfill sand Hydrology to support major projects across contaminated land assessment and remediation, waste and landfill management, hydrogeology, geochemistry, risk assessment, and regulatory permitting and compliance. The successful candidate will be a hands‑on technical expert with strong communications skills and a collaborative mindset. You will lead technical delivery, contribute to project strategy, support clients, and provide mentorship to junior team members.
This position is based in Auckland, New Zealand (working remotely) and with the option (depending on experience) to work more widely in the Asia Pacific Region.
- Developconceptualsitemodels,remedial strategies,andtechnicalreportsforregulatorysubmission.
- Performandinterpretgeochemicalandhydrogeologicaldata,balancingpracticalprojectsolutionswithdefensiblescience
- Lead projects(basedontechnicalareaofwork),includingcontaminatedsiteinvestigation/remediation,landfill assessments,environmentalmanagementandcompliance,andpermittingprojects
- Overseeenvironmentalriskassessments,quantitative modelling,andcomplianceevaluations
- Scope,plan,andmanagefieldprograms,subcontractors,anddatacollectionactivities
- Engagedirectlywithclientstocommunicatefindings,strategy,risk,schedules,and deliverables
- Prepare proposals,cost estimates,andprojectbudgets,ensuringprojectsaredeliveredontimeandwithinscope
- Supportandleadtechnicalteams—providing mentorship,peer review,andknowledgetransfer
- Coordinatewithmultidisciplinaryteamsacross
EHSSupport’sglobalbusinessunits - Maintainastronghealth&safetycultureinallfieldandtechnicalactivities
- Bachelor’sdegreein
Environmental
Science,Geology,Hydrogeology,Environmental Engineering,orrelateddiscipline;
Master’spreferred - 20+yearsoftechnicalconsultingexperiencesupportingcontaminatedland(includingriskassessment),landfill/waste management,mining,downstream oil&gas,industrial/manufacturing,and/orconstructionandinfrastructureclients
- Technicalexpertisein atleastone ofthefollowing(two preferred)
- Contaminatedlandinvestigation&remediation(includinggroundgasandvapour)
- Activeandclosedlandfillmanagement,withafocusonleachateandlandfillgasmanagement
- Geochemistryorhydro-geochemistry
- Hydrogeology&groundwater assessment
- Humanhealthorecologicalriskassessment
- Environmentalmanagementandpermitting
- Chartered Professional(orabilitytoobtain)
- Directexperiencemanagingprojectteamsorleadingclientportfolios
- Familiaritywithinternationalenvironmentalguidelinesandregulatoryframeworks
- Comfortleadingcomplex,multi-site,orlong-term projects
- Strive for excellence, always
- Be open, honest, and direct
- Assume good intentions
- Trust coworkers, leadership, and clients
- Listen to learn
- Be accountable for our work
- Foster teamwork
- Demonstrate integrity
- Take pride in one’s work
- Live your personal values
- Provide a safe and health work environment that promotes wellness
- Have fun!
EHS Support is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
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