Technical Director, Engineer or Geologist

Responsibilities

• 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; manage QA/QC; develop conceptual site models; identify data gaps; prepare/peer‑review work plans, reports, scopes, schedules, costs, and H&S plans under RCRA/CERCLA and state programs.
• Advance digital & efficiency: Utilize new technologies (e‑field data collection, management, reporting) to improve quality and delivery speed.
• Design remedies that work: Evaluate remedial alternatives; lead bench/pilot testing for soil, groundwater, and sediment remedies (traditional/innovative technologies); monitor and optimize performance for maximum client value.
• Regulatory strategy: Develop cost‑effective closure strategies and negotiate outcomes with agencies; support/lead GA HSRA, VRP, Brownfield engagements.
• Grow the business: Prepare compelling proposals, nurture existing relationships, convert identified leads, and generate repeat business with HGHV/key clients.
• Elevate ERM's brand: Publish technical insights; present at key tech

Requirements

• Required
• 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.
• Preferred
• 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).

Benefits

Additional Information

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. Why This Role Matters ERM's Site Investigation and Remediation Services 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. What Your Impact Is 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.

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