Technical Director, Engineering or Geology

Technical Director, Remediation Services - Engineering or Geology

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Make your mark leading complex remediation programs—and shape ERM’s technical reputation in the Southeast. Step into a Technical Director role where you’ll set the technical bar, drive strategy, and grow a portfolio of high‑impact work across North Carolina, the broader Southeast, and beyond.

ERM’s Liability Portfolio Management & Remediation (LPR) team in Raleigh/Charlotte, North Carolina is expanding. We’re looking for a hands‑on Technical Director, Engineer or Geologist to elevate delivery excellence and help clients achieve confident, cost‑effective closure across a range of regulatory programs (CERCLA, RCRA, NC state programs, VRP/HSRA/Brownfield) and sectors (manufacturing, power, chemical, oil & gas, technology).

In this role, you will set the technical direction, mentor the next generation of consultants, strengthen ERM’s brand through thought leadership, and cultivate long‑term client partnerships—directly influencing growth, reputation, and service innovation.

• Technical leadership:
  Serve as the senior technical resource for site investigation, risk assessment, and remediation—owning quality, efficiency, and risk management across moderate to complex projects.
• Client outcomes:
  Design pragmatic, cost‑effective remedial strategies and negotiate success with regulators—delivering measurable value and closure certainty.
• Team development:
  Supervise and mentor junior staff, expand regional capability, and advance the career growth of the team.
• Market presence:
  Enhance ERM’s technical reputation through conference participation, presentations, and published papers/articles.
• Growth & sales:
  Build pipelines with high‑growth, high‑value (HGHV) and key clients, prepare winning proposals, and contribute to top opportunities and revenue performance.
• Operational excellence:
  Support strong scoping and delivery to minimize re‑work/write‑offs, meet billability/DSC targets, and command premium value within client MSAs.
• Safety authority:
  Exercise stop‑work authority whenever conditions present danger—empowered to act immediately to protect people and the public.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, geology, environmental science or related field (Master’s or higher preferred).
• PE or PG required for engineers/geologists.
• 8+ years of progressive project management and technical experience for moderate to complex CERCLA/RCRA and state program projects.
• Proven field and technical background (sampling; drilling; well installation; soil/groundwater/LNAPL/DNAPL assessment; vapor intrusion; HRSC methods).
• Strong written/verbal communication, organization, analytical skills; collaborative team player.
• 40‑hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification.
• 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.
• Commitment to safety and adherence to established Health & Safety protocols.

• Knowledge of the North Carolina REC program and ability to register as an RSM.
• Experience supporting/leading Georgia HSRA, VRP, and Brownfield projects.
• Familiarity with environmental data management tools (e.g., EQuIS).
• Record of publishing technical work and presenting at industry events.
• Experience leading projects across multiple sectors (manufacturing, power, chemical, oil & gas, technology) and geographies (Southeast, other U.S. states, international).

• Plan & coordinate complex projects:
  Lead site investigation, utility location/clearance, risk assessment, and remediation of soil, groundwater, and sediments—navigating nuanced technical and regulatory issues.
• Lead field programs:
  Oversee sampling, drilling, well installation, VI assessments, and high‑resolution site characterization (e.g., passive soil gas surveys, MIP, Waterloo Profiler); manage remedial construction and O&M.
• Own data & direction:
  Review/interpret environmental data;…