Environmental Risk Scientist - Human Health & Ecology

CDM Smith; Bellevue (NE); On-site; USD 83,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith in the United States seeks an Environmental Scientist/Environmental Risk Assessor to support Human Health and Ecological projects within Environmental Services. You will help with regulatory compliance for federal, state, and local environmental programs across projects in our portfolio.

The role emphasizes collaboration with scientists, engineers, and toxicologists, development of DQOs and QAPPs, preparation of CSEMs and HHRAs, and guidance to junior staff, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s in Science with professional scientist registration/certification.

Responsibilities

• Supports site investigations and data interpretation for human health and ecological risk assessments.
• Develops data quality objectives (DQOs), QA/QC plans (QAPPs) and sampling plans (SAPs).
• Prepares CSEMs, HHRAs, SLERAs, and BERAs for various complexity levels.
• Collaborates with scientists, geologists, engineers, and toxicologists on project approaches.
• Mentors junior staff and supports client meetings and proposals.

Skills

Field protocol knowledge

Scientific methods

Microsoft Office

Verbal and written communication

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science or related field

Master's degree in Science or related field

Tools

IEUBK model

ALM model

RSL/VISL/PRG calculators

Biotic Ligand Model

LANL EcoRisk

Job description

CDM Smith in the United States seeks an Environmental Scientist/Environmental Risk Assessor to support Human Health and Ecological projects within Environmental Services. You will help with regulatory compliance for federal, state, and local environmental programs across projects in our portfolio.

The role emphasizes collaboration with scientists, engineers, and toxicologists, development of DQOs and QAPPs, preparation of CSEMs and HHRAs, and guidance to junior staff, with opportunities to