Sediment Remediation / Fate & Transport Lead

Baird; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Baird in Houston, TX seeks a Sediment Remediation Lead to direct senior-level projects in aquatic environments, including CERCLA RI/FS and remedial design. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, shape client strategy, and support litigation as needed.

The role requires 10+ years in engineering or environmental consulting, expertise in sediment fate and transport, and proven ability to manage large studies and client relationships. Domestic travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience as an expert witness or consultant on litigation projects.
• Strong leadership in sediment and contaminant fate and transport.
• Proven client management and large project leadership skills.
• Experience with CERCLA RI/FS and remedial design.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex sediment remediation studies in aquatic environments.
• Develop and expand services with national scope.
• Manage multidisciplinary project teams and client relationships.
• Provide litigation support and defensible technical analyses.

Skills

Expert Witness

Sediment fate & transport

Client management

Project leadership

CERCLA RI/FS

Education

Engineering degree

Ph.D. preferred

Job description

Sediment Remediation / Fate & Transport Lead

Baird Houston, Texas, United States

About this position

You Belong at Baird

At W.F. Baird, you’re never just a number, you’re part of a global team that values your voice, ideas, and growth. For 40+ years, we have combined the stability of an established and trusted firm with the creativity of a niche engineering company, working where water meets land to design and deliver solutions that protect coastlines, strengthen ports, restore ecosystems, and more.

With offices across North America, the Caribbean, South America, and Australia, we offer global impact with a welcoming, people first culture. Here, you’ll find meaningful work, room to grow, and the chance to make waves alongside other talented people who share your passion.

The Opportunity

Job Title - Sediment Remediation / Fate & Transport Lead

We have an exciting new opportunity for someone to p rovide senior-level leadership for Baird’s Sediment Remediation practice, which is recognized for technical excellence, strong client service, long-term client relationships, and active project work. Lead complex sediment remediation studies in aquatic environments, including CERCLA RI/FS and remedial design projects.

What You Will Do

• Client and Practice Growth: Develop and expand Baird’s sediment remediation services in partnership with the Remediation Services Lead by identifying new client opportunities, strengthening existing client relationships, and maintaining a high standard of client service.
• Business Development Strategy: Work with Baird’s senior leadership team to develop and implement nationwide business development strategies for sediment remediation projects.
• Partner Relationships: Develop and maintain strong relationships with partner firms to support project delivery, business development, and long-term practice growth.
• Project Leadership: Manage multidisciplinary project teams engaged in sediment remediation design, related technical studies, and litigation support assignments.
• Litigation Support: Provide Expert Witness and Expert Consultant services on litigation support projects, including clear technical communication and defensible expert analysis.

What You Will Bring

• Experience serving as an Expert Witness or Expert Consultant on litigation support projects
• Demonstrated technical leadership in sediment and contaminant fate and transport
• 10+ years of experience with progressive growth in responsibility
• Engineering or environmental consulting experience with proven client management skills
• Proven experience leading large sediment remediation studies, including CERCLA RI/FS and remedial design projects
• Describe the experience and attributes of the ideal candidate
• Have a valid U.S. Passport, able and willing to travel internationally

Other Desired Qualifications

• An analytical science or engineering background
• Advanced knowledge of statistical methods
• Ph.D. in a relevant discipline
• Experience developing and applying numerical models for hydrodynamics, sediment transport, and contaminant fate and transport
• Experience designing and implementing remediation projects, especially dredging and passive or active cap measures
• Experience in litigation support, including working with internal and external agencies' counsel and PRPs
• Background in particle fate and transport, along with numerical modeling of river, estuarine, and coastal systems

To be considered, you must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. at the time of application. Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship or support work permit applications now or in the future.

We are committed to an inclusive, accessible recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.