Lead Sediment Remediation Scientist

CDM Smith; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 91,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a mid- to senior-level Sediment Remediation Scientist or Geologist to lead projects for Federal and Public sector clients. The candidate will direct a team, evaluate remediation options, and apply principles of contaminant transport, site assessment, and remedial action design.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree and 7 years of related experience, with travel as needed. This role emphasizes collaboration with clients and other engineers, with opportunities to shape

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 7 years of related experience required.
• Travel may be domestic and/or international depending on project needs.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience considered in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Lead sediment remediation projects and manage a team of engineers and scientists.
• Evaluate sediment remediation technologies and design sediment remediation solutions.
• Understand contaminant transport, site assessment, sampling, cap modeling, dredge approaches, remedial design and construction.
• Provide mathematical/statistical analysis of environmental data sets.
• Communicate complex technical findings to clients and stakeholders.
• Ensure technical documents meet regulations and policy; review work of others.

Skills

Team player

Written communication

Verbal communication

Client-focused

Negotiation skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a mid- to senior-level Sediment Remediation Scientist or Geologist to lead projects for Federal and Public sector clients. The candidate will direct a team, evaluate remediation options, and apply principles of contaminant transport, site assessment, and remedial action design.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree and 7 years of related experience, with travel as needed. This role emphasizes collaboration with clients and other engineers, with opportunities to shape