Sediment Remediation Engineer — Lead Projects

CDM Smith; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a mid- to senior-level Sediment Remediation Engineer to lead projects addressing sediment contamination for federal and public sector clients. The role emphasizes independent work and team leadership on complex sites, with a focus on feasibility analyses and remedial design.

You will apply advanced sediment transport knowledge, regulatory understanding, and engineering design principles while coordinating with subject matter experts and clients. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental or Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
• Professional engineering (PE) license.
• 7 years of related experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise evaluating the feasibility of sediment remediation technologies and design sediment remediation for riverine, coastal, riparian/floodplain, and port settings with multiple stakeholders.
• Understand regulatory and engineering principles of sediment transport, environmental site assessment, sampling/monitoring, cap modeling, dredge approaches, and remedial action design/construction.
• Support mathematical or statistical evaluations of environmental data sets.
• Serve as task manager; communicate technical strategy and coordinate with SMEs.
• Lead other staff in preparing and reviewing technical information to meet regulations and policy.

Skills

Sediment remediation

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/ Environmental/ Chemical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

CADD (3D/4D) software

MS Excel

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a mid- to senior-level Sediment Remediation Engineer to lead projects addressing sediment contamination for federal and public sector clients. The role emphasizes independent work and team leadership on complex sites, with a focus on feasibility analyses and remedial design.

You will apply advanced sediment transport knowledge, regulatory understanding, and engineering design principles while coordinating with subject matter experts and clients. Travel may be required.