Sediment Remediation Lead Scientist

CDM Smith; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 91,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith in the United States is seeking a mid- to senior-level Sediment Remediation Scientist or Geologist to lead projects for federal and public sector clients, focusing on sediment remediation design and site assessment. The role requires independent work and team leadership, strong communication, and familiarity with regulatory steps such as CERCLA.

Travel up to 10% is expected. Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years of related experience are required; driving license and willingness to travel

Qualifications

• 7 years of related experience.
• Experience leading engineers/scientists on sediment remediation projects.
• Strong knowledge of CERCLA, GLLA, and related regulatory steps.
• Ability to communicate technical information to clients and stakeholders.
• Experience evaluating remediation technologies and designs.

Responsibilities

• Providing expertise in evaluating remediation technologies and designs for riverine, coastal, riparian/floodplain, and/or port sites with multiple stakeholders.
• Understanding transport, site assessment, sampling/monitoring technologies, cap modeling, dredge approaches, remedial action design, and remedial action construction.
• Providing support of mathematical/statistical evaluations of environmental data sets.
• Serving as CDM Smith’s task manager on various components of sediment sites and communicating technical strategy to clients.
• Leading other staff in preparing and reviewing technical information to ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Sediment remediation

Project leadership

Technical communication

Team mentorship

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

CDM Smith in the United States is seeking a mid- to senior-level Sediment Remediation Scientist or Geologist to lead projects for federal and public sector clients, focusing on sediment remediation design and site assessment. The role requires independent work and team leadership, strong communication, and familiarity with regulatory steps such as CERCLA.

Travel up to 10% is expected. Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years of related experience are required; driving license and willingness to travel