Principal - Technical Lead, Landfills and Hydrogeology

EHS Support is a specialty environmental consulting firm that provides solutions to complex environmental, health, and safety challenges across a range of market sectors and industries. With experts located throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa, we form long-lasting partnerships with our clients through a culture of excellence, innovation, work ethic, and integrity. We focus on hiring and retaining talented, motivated people who enjoy collaborating with and delivering value to our clients. Our team does more than identify problems—we provide solutions. EHS Support is seeking a Principal/Technical Lead, Landfills and Hydrology to support major projects across contaminated land assessment and remediation, waste and landfill management, hydrogeology, geochemistry, risk assessment, and regulatory permitting and compliance. The successful candidate will be a handson technical expert with strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset. You will lead technical delivery, contribute to project strategy, support clients, and provide mentorship to junior team members. This position is based in Auckland, New Zealand (working remotely) and with the option (depending on experience) to work more widely in the Asia Pacific Region. Key Responsibilities: Develop conceptual site models, remedial strategies, and technical reports for regulatory submission.Perform and interpret geochemical and hydrogeological data, balancing practical project solutions with defensible scienceLead projects (based on technical area of work), including contaminated site investigation/remediation, landfill assessments, environmental management and compliance, and permitting projectsOversee environmental risk assessments, quantitative modelling, and compliance evaluationsScope, plan, and manage field programs, subcontractors, and data collection activitiesEngage directly with clients to communicate findings, strategy, risk, schedules, and deliverablesPrepare proposals, cost estimates, and project budgets, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within scopeSupport and lead technical teams — providing mentorship, peer review, and knowledge transferCoordinate with multi-disciplinary teams across EHS Support’s global business unitsMaintain a strong health & safety culture in all field and technical activities Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Engineering, or related discipline; Master’s preferred20+ years of technical consulting experience supporting contaminated land (including risk assessment), landfill/waste management, mining, downstream oil & gas, industrial/manufacturing, and/or construction and infrastructure clientsTechnical expertise in at least one of the following (two preferred)Contaminated land investigation & remediation (including ground gas and vapour)Active and closed landfill management, with a focus on leachate and landfill gas managementWaste management & environmental complianceGeochemistry or hydro-geochemistryHydrogeology & groundwater assessmentHuman health or ecological risk assessmentEnvironmental management and permitting Preferred Qualities Chartered Professional (or ability to obtain)Direct experience managing project teams or leading client portfoliosFamiliarity with international environmental guidelines and regulatory frameworksComfort leading complex, multi-site, or long-term projects Our Principles Strive for excellence, alwaysBe open, honest, and directAssume good intentionsTrust coworkers, leadership, and clientsListen to learnBe accountable for our workFoster teamworkDemonstrate integrityTake pride in one’s workLive your personal valuesProvide a safe and health work environment that promotes wellnessHave fun! EHS Support is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. Locations: Remote (New Zealand)