Environmental Risk Scientist – Ecological & Human Health

CDM Smith; Essex (VT); On-site; USD 83,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith seeks an Environmental Scientist/Environmental Risk Assessor to support Human Health and Ecological projects within the Environmental Services Group in the United States. You will engage in regulatory compliance efforts, develop DQOs, QAPPs, and SAPs, and collaborate with scientists, engineers, and clients to deliver defensible risk assessments and site investigations.

You will contribute to technical knowledge, mentor junior staff, support proposals, and present findings at

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. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Supports site investigations and analysis for human health risk assessments (HHRA) and ecological risk assessments (ERA).
• Assists in development of data quality objectives (DQOs), QAPPs, and sampling and analysis plans (SAPs).
• Prepares conceptual site exposure models (CSEMs) and risk assessments (HHRAs, SLERAs, BERAs).
• Collaborates with scientists, geologists, engineers, and toxicologists on project approach and implementation.
• Provides technical evaluation of project documents and supports client meetings.
• Mentors junior staff and supports growth within the discipline and firm.
• Supports proposals with sales staff in response to RFPs.
• Develops white papers on emerging environmental issues and presents at conferences.

Skills

Field protocols

Scientific methods

MS Office

Verbal communication

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science or related discipline

Master's degree in Science or related discipline

Tools

IEUBK model

ALM model

RSL calculator

VISL calculator

PRG calculator

Biotic Ligand Model

EcoRisk database

Job description

CDM Smith seeks an Environmental Scientist/Environmental Risk Assessor to support Human Health and Ecological projects within the Environmental Services Group in the United States. You will engage in regulatory compliance efforts, develop DQOs, QAPPs, and SAPs, and collaborate with scientists, engineers, and clients to deliver defensible risk assessments and site investigations.

You will contribute to technical knowledge, mentor junior staff, support proposals, and present findings at