Environmental Risk Specialist: Ecological & Health

CDM Smith; Meridian (ID); 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 the Environmental Services Group. You will assist with regulatory compliance efforts across federal, state, and local programs.

The role collaborates with multi-disciplinary teams, prepares QAPPs and SAPs, develops exposure models, and supports client meetings. Travel may be required. Join a firm that values growth and inclusive work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science or related discipline with professional scientist registration/certification OR Master's degree.
• 7 years of related experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.
• 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.
• Develops data quality objectives, QAPPs, and SAPs for projects.
• Prepares conceptual site exposure models and various HHRAs/BERAs.
• Collaborates with scientists, engineers, and toxicologists to implement project approaches.
• Provides technical guidance and mentorship to junior staff.
• Supports sales in responding to RFPs.
• Contributes to firm's knowledge with white papers on environmental issues.
• Presents at conferences to increase visibility of services.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Field protocols

Scientific methods

Microsoft Office

Verbal and written communication

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree with professional scientist registration/certification

Master's degree in Science or related discipline

Tools

IEUBK model

ALM model

RSL tools

VISL calculator

PRG calculator

Biotic Ligand Model

LANL EcoRisk database

Job description

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

The role collaborates with multi-disciplinary teams, prepares QAPPs and SAPs, develops exposure models, and supports client meetings. Travel may be required. Join a firm that values growth and inclusive work.