Ecological Risk Assessor — Health & Habitat Impact

CDM Smith; Seattle (WA); 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 environmental efforts across CDM Smith’s portfolio.

The candidate will assist with site investigations, risk assessments, and development of data quality objectives, QA/QC plans, and sampling strategies while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in science with professional certification.
• 7 years related environmental consulting experience.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
• Strong knowledge of federal/state/local environmental regulations.
• Experience supporting client meetings and proposals.

Responsibilities

• Support site investigations and HRAs/ERAs.
• Assist with data quality objectives and QAPPs.
• Develop CSEM/SLERA/BERA plans.
• Collaborate with scientists, engineers and toxicologists.
• Provide technical guidance and mentor junior staff.
• Support proposals and attend conferences.
• Contribute to white papers on environmental issues.

Skills

Field protocols

Scientific methods

MS Office

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in science

Master's degree in science

Professional scientist registration/certification

Equivalent related experience

Tools

IEUBK model

ALM model

RSL

VISL

PRG calculator

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 environmental efforts across CDM Smith’s portfolio.

The candidate will assist with site investigations, risk assessments, and development of data quality objectives, QA/QC plans, and sampling strategies while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.