Sediment Remediation Engineer - River Cleanup Lead

CDM Smith; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 91,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a mid- to senior-level Sediment Remediation Engineer in the United States. You will lead projects involving riverine, coastal, and floodplain sediment cleanup, coordinating engineers and scientists across multiple clients including federal and public sectors.

You will apply knowledge of sediment transport, site assessment, cap modeling, and remedial actions while guiding team members and communicating technical strategies to clients and stakeholders.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise evaluating sediment remediation technologies and designs for riverine, coastal, riparian/floodplain, and port sites.
• Understand sediment and contaminant transport principles, site assessment, sampling/monitoring, cap modeling, dredge methods, remedy design and construction.
• Support mathematical/statistical evaluations of environmental data sets.
• Serve as CDM Smith’s task manager on sediment sites, communicating strategy to client and SME groups.
• Possess in-depth expertise of CERCLA, GA/GL/other regulatory steps for sediment sites.
• Act as liaison with clients, public, and outside consultants to explain complex evaluations.
• Lead staff in preparing/reviewing technical information to ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

CAD/CADD 3D/4D

Engineering design

Microsoft Office

Verbal & written communication

Regulatory knowledge (CERCLA etc)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental/Chemical Eng

PE license

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a mid- to senior-level Sediment Remediation Engineer in the United States. You will lead projects involving riverine, coastal, and floodplain sediment cleanup, coordinating engineers and scientists across multiple clients including federal and public sectors.

You will apply knowledge of sediment transport, site assessment, cap modeling, and remedial actions while guiding team members and communicating technical strategies to clients and stakeholders.