Principal Consultant, Site Investigation and Remediation

Lead Complex Environmental Remediation Projects That Shape Sustainable OutcomesERM is seeking a Principal Consultant, Site Investigation and Remediation to join our growing team in Indianapolis, Indiana. This is an exciting opportunity for a senior environmental professional to lead complex investigation and remediation programs while helping clients navigate challenging regulatory environments and achieve successful project outcomes. In this role, you will provide technical leadership, project management, business development, and client advisory services across CERCLA, RCRA, Indiana state regulatory programs, and projects throughout the United States.

You will play a key role in growing client relationships, developing innovative remediation strategies, mentoring technical teams, and strengthening ERM's reputation as a trusted environmental consulting partner.

Why This Role Matters?

Environmental liabilities, regulatory complexity, and stakeholder expectations continue to evolve. Organizations need experienced leaders who can deliver practical, technically sound, and cost-effective solutions to environmental challenges. As a Principal Consultant, you will help clients reduce risk, achieve regulatory closure, and implement remediation strategies that create long-term value. Your leadership will influence project success, foster the growth of junior professionals, and support the continued expansion of ERM's Site Investigation and Remediation practice.

What Your Impact Is:

Serve as a trusted advisor and senior technical leader for complex site investigation, risk assessment, and remediation projects.

Build and expand client relationships that generate repeat business and support the growth of ERM's Site Investigation and Remediation (SIR) services.

Lead multidisciplinary project teams in the successful delivery of environmental projects with complex technical and regulatory requirements.

Develop innovative and practical remedial solutions for contaminated soil, groundwater, and soil vapor challenges.

Strengthen ERM's market presence through technical presentations, publications, proposal development, and client engagement.

Mentor and develop junior staff while fostering a culture of collaboration, technical excellence, and safety.

Support business growth by identifying opportunities, preparing winning proposals, and expanding existing client relationships.

What You'll Bring Required Bachelor 's Degree in environmental science, geology, engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
6+ years of project management experience.

Proven business development experience managing large programs/contracts and developing client relationships supported by repeat business.

Established client contacts and demonstrated success generating and expanding business opportunities.

Advanced knowledge of the local regulatory climate and proven negotiation skills with state and local regulators.

Experience managing site investigation and remediation projects involving contaminated soil, groundwater, soil vapor, LNAPL, and DNAPL.Effective written and verbal communication skills with strong organizational and analytical capabilities.

Environmental field work experience and current 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification.

PCB (Polychlorinated Biphenyls) expertise is required.

Strong knowledge of PCB investigation and remediation processes.

Established regulatory contacts with U.S. EPA Regions 5 and 7.Strong TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act) expertise, particularly related to regulated chemicals and PCB compliance.

Strong commitment to safety, including adherence to established Health and Safety protocols.

Driver's License

Required:

This position requires a valid driver's license and/or the ability to operate a company vehicle due to the nature of job duties, which include frequent travel to various client locations across a large geographical area.

Ability to multi-task, maintain flexibility, travel, and work independently with minimal supervision.

Preferred
15+ years of progressive technical experience supporting moderate to complex site investigation and remediation projects under CERCLA, RCRA, and state regulatory programs.

PFAS/PFOA experience is highly preferred.

Professional licensure.

Experience with innovative and emerging remediation technologies.

Experience leading large-scale remediation programs and managing complex regulatory negotiations.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and expand client relationships that generate repeat business to grow SIR…