Lead Sediment Remediation Engineer for Rivers & Ports

CDM Smith; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a mid- to senior-level Sediment Remediation Engineer to lead projects on sediment remediation for federal and public sector clients. The role emphasizes expertise in designing remediation strategies, cap modeling, dredge approaches, and regulatory compliance.

The candidate should have a PE license, 7 years of related experience, and be prepared for travel up to 10%. You will collaborate with a team of engineers and scientists to deliver world-class solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental or Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
• Professional engineering (PE) license.
• 7 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise evaluating sediment remediation technologies and design riverine, coastal, or port site settings with multiple stakeholders.
• Understand regulatory frameworks and remediation concepts: contaminant transport, site assessment, sampling/monitoring, cap modeling, dredge approaches, remedial design and construction.
• Support mathematical/statistical evaluations of environmental data sets.
• Serve as CDM Smith’s task manager; communicate strategy to client and coordinate with SMEs.
• Possess in-depth knowledge of CERCLA, GLLA, and related regulatory steps at sediment sites.
• Act as technical liaison with clients, public, and consultants, explaining complex evaluations to non-experts.
• Lead staff in preparing and reviewing technically sound documents that comply with regulations.

Skills

CAD 3D/4D

Engineering design principles

MS Office

Verbal and written communication

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in Civil/Environmental/Chemical Eng

PE license

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a mid- to senior-level Sediment Remediation Engineer to lead projects on sediment remediation for federal and public sector clients. The role emphasizes expertise in designing remediation strategies, cap modeling, dredge approaches, and regulatory compliance.

The candidate should have a PE license, 7 years of related experience, and be prepared for travel up to 10%. You will collaborate with a team of engineers and scientists to deliver world-class solutions.