Principal Technical Consultant, PFAS SME (Principal Level) at Environmental Resources Management Inc in EWING, New Jersey

Job Description:

ERM is seeking a Principal Technical Consultant, PFAS SME to join our Site Investigation and Remediation technical team in Ewing, New Jersey. In this role, you will provide technical strategy, conceptual design, and technical project assistance on site investigation, remediation, and emerging contaminants projects, particularly around Per- and polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) for clients locally, nationally and internationally.

As a Principal Consultant you will contribute your leadership, client relationship, and technical consulting skills to support the growth of ERM’s business and client base in the Mid-Atlantic while networking with ERM's global remediation technical team and technology experts to share best practices across the industry. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior-level professional looking to advance their career to the next level within a global environmental firm.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) related to PFAS on a variety of projects, including those supporting product stewardship, compliance and site investigation and remediation activities.




• Work with the North American Service Line lead to further develop a global go-to market strategy related to PFAS.




• Oversee, manage and provide technical expertise on site investigation and remediation projects for a variety of clients with complex technical/regulatory issues in the chemical, manufacturing, oil and gas and other industrial sectors.




• Design and negotiate remedial solutions for contaminated soil, groundwater, vapor, and sediment, using innovative and emerging remedial treatment technologies as well as traditional systems.




• Assist clients in developing and implementing contaminated site management strategies.




• Evaluate various remedial technologies for applicability at specific sites (e.g. feasibility screening).




• Perform remediation design tasks including evaluating field data, performing calculations, estimating quantities and costs, and preparing design reports




• Appropriately delegate project assignments to project teams and mentor junior staff.




• Develop and expand client relationships that generate repeat business to grow the SIR area in the Mountain West, Pacific West and across the chemical, oil and gas and manufacturing sectors.




• Prepare technical proposals and participate in business development with existing clients and identified leads. 




• Build strong collaborative relationships with other ERM employees.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in chemical engineering, environmental engineering or geology/hydrogeology or similar.




• 8+ years (12+ years preferred) consulting experience working with significant industrial clients on complex site investigation/remediation and construction projects under a variety of state, federal, and international regulatory structures.




• Expertise in PFAS related topics, including publication through journals and/or conferences.




• Experience guiding a team through all steps of a remediation design project.




• Experience preparing detailed technical and environmental reports.




• Experience interacting with regulators and clients to facilitate project progress.




• Excellent writing, communication, strategic thinking, and “people” skills.




• Up to date Health and Safety training (HAZWOPER 40 hour training and OSHA 30-hour training.

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 that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.

At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.

Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. 

ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. 

Thank you for your interest in ERM!