Ecological Risk Architect: Impactful Health & Ecosystems

CDM Smith; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking an Environmental Scientist/Environmental Risk Assessor to support Human Health and Ecological projects within the Environmental Services Group. The role focuses on regulatory compliance for federal, state, and local projects in CDM Smith’s portfolio.

The candidate will assist with site investigations, develop DQOs, QAPPs, SAPs, and contribute to exposure modeling and BERAs. Travel may be required; the position offers growth, collaboration and client interaction opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science or related discipline with professional scientist registration/certification OR Master's degree in Science or related discipline.
• 7 years of related experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required. Travel frequency depends on duties and project demands.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Supports site investigations and data interpretation for human health and ecological risk assessments (HHRAs/ERAs).
• Contributes to QA/QC plans and sampling/analysis plans.
• Assists in development of CSEMs, HHRAs, SLERAs, and BERAs of varying complexity.
• Collaborates with scientists and engineers to implement approved project approaches.
• Provides technical guidance to junior staff and mentors growth.
• Supports proposals and client communications for RFP responses.
• Develops white papers on emerging environmental topics.
• Presents at conferences to showcase firm capabilities.

Skills

Field protocols

Scientific methods

Microsoft Office

Verbal and written communication

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science or related discipline

Master's degree in Science or related discipline

7 years of related experience

Tools

IEUBK model

ALM model

RSL/VISL/PRG tools

Biotic Ligand Model

LANL EcoRisk database

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking an Environmental Scientist/Environmental Risk Assessor to support Human Health and Ecological projects within the Environmental Services Group. The role focuses on regulatory compliance for federal, state, and local projects in CDM Smith’s portfolio.

The candidate will assist with site investigations, develop DQOs, QAPPs, SAPs, and contribute to exposure modeling and BERAs. Travel may be required; the position offers growth, collaboration and client interaction opportunities.