Technical Consulting Director - Site Investigation and Remediation

Lead Complex Remediation Projects That Shape Environmental Outcomes

At ERM, we are seeking a Technical Director, Site Investigation and Remediation (SIR) to join our growing team in Indianapolis, IN. This is a strategic leadership opportunity for an accomplished environmental professional who is passionate about solving complex site investigation and remediation challenges, developing innovative technical solutions, and building lasting client relationships. As a senior leader within a global consulting organization, you will help guide major remediation programs, influence technical strategy, mentor emerging talent, and contribute to the continued growth of ERM’s Site Investigation and Remediation practice both regionally and nationally.

Why This Role Matters

Environmental challenges are becoming increasingly complex, requiring innovative thinking, technical excellence, and strong leadership. In this role, you will serve as a trusted advisor to clients navigating complex regulatory and technical issues while helping deliver sustainable remediation solutions that protect communities and support responsible development. Your expertise will directly influence project success, client outcomes, and the growth of ERM’s Site Investigation and Remediation (SIR) practice.

What Your Impact Is

As a Technical Director, you will leverage your technical expertise, industry relationships, and consulting experience to deliver high-value solutions for clients across the chemical, manufacturing, oil and gas, power, and other industrial sectors. You will play a key role in advancing remediation strategies, driving business growth, fostering client partnerships, and collaborating with ERM's regional and national technical experts to share leading practices and innovative approaches across the industry.

What You'll Bring

Required

• Bachelor's Degree and Advanced Degree in Engineering, Geology, Hydrogeology, or related engineering or science field.
• 8+ years of 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 Site Investigation and Remediation (SIR)-related topics, including thought leadership at conferences and/or publications through journals.
• Experience guiding a team through all steps of an investigation and 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 relationship-building skills.
• Up-to-date Health and Safety training, including HAZWOPER 40-hour training and OSHA 30-hour training.
• 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.

Preferred

• 15+ years of consulting experience working with significant industrial clients on complex site investigation/remediation and construction projects.
• Recognized technical leadership and industry presence through publications, presentations, conferences, or other professional contributions.
• Demonstrated success managing large-scale remediation programs and leading multidisciplinary technical teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) related to site investigation, remediation, and related engineering on a variety of projects and programs, including those governed by CERCLA (Superfund), RCRA, and State Voluntary Program regulations.
• Negotiations and engagement with US EPA and state regulators to coordinate, plan, and implement project strategies within the appropriate regulatory frameworks.
• Oversee, manage, and provide technical expertise on site investigation and remediation projects for a variety of clients with complex technical and regulatory issues in the chemical, manufacturing, oil and gas, power, and other industrial sectors.
• Design and negotiate remedial solutions for contaminated soil, groundwater, vapor, and sediment, utilizing innovative and emerging remedial treatment technologies as well as traditional systems.
• Assist clients in developing and implementing contaminated site management strategies.
• Appropriately delegate project assignments to project teams and mentor junior staff.
• Develop and expand client relationships that generate repeat business to grow the Site Investigation and Remediation (SIR) practice across the chemical, oil and gas, and manufacturing sectors.
• Prepare technical proposals and participate in business development efforts with existing clients and identified leads.
• Build strong collaborative relationships with other ERM employees.

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.

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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!

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