Sediment Remediation Modeler (Engineer, Scientist or Geologist)

CDM Smith; Aurora (IL); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Sediment Remediation Modeler to join their Environmental Services Group. This role involves applying scientific and engineering principles to model sediment remediation projects across the United States. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in hydrodynamics and sediment transport, alongside excellent communication skills to interface with clients. This position offers the opportunity to work on diverse projects in a collaborative environment, where your expertise will directly impact environmental restoration efforts. If you are passionate about making a difference in the field of environmental science, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in sediment remediation projects.
• Bachelor's degree required; equivalent experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Modeling hydrodynamics and sediment transport for remediation projects.
• Developing field sampling programs and analyzing data.

Skills

Modeling surface water hydrodynamics

Sediment transport

Contaminant fate and transport

Field sampling programs

Data analysis

Numerical model development

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering

Certification as an Engineer in Training (EIT)

Job description

40572BR

Requisition ID: 40572BR

Business Unit: TSU

Job Description: CDM Smith's Environmental Services Group is seeking an Engineer, Scientist or Geologist with modeling experience related to Sediment Remediation projects located anywhere within the United States.

The candidate must have demonstrated expertise working independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team on sediment remediation projects for a variety of clients including those in the Federal and Public sector.

Roles and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following regarding sediment remediation projects:

1. Understanding the scientific and engineering principles of modeling surface water hydrodynamics, sediment transport, and contaminant fate and transport in coastal, estuarine, riverine, and/or lacustrine settings.
2. Experience with the development of field sampling programs and subsequent data analyses to support the development of conceptual site models, mass balances, and data-based understanding of fate and transport processes. This would include experience with interpreting results from acoustic doppler current profilers, bathymetric surveys, geochronology cores, etc.
3. Experience with numerical and desktop model development, calibration, application, and peer review.
4. Experience evaluating the feasibility of sediment remediation technologies and assisting in the development of sediment remediation designs for large contaminated sediment sites involving multiple stakeholders.
5. Serve as CDM Smith’s primary modeling interface with clients on complicated sediments sites; this includes having the ability to assess and understand a problem and develop and communicate a technical strategy to the client.

Job Title: Sediment Remediation Modeler (Engineer, Scientist or Geologist)

Group: ESO

Employment Type: Regular

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree. 5 years of related experience. Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands. Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in Science or Civil, Environmental or Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
2. Certification as an Engineer in Training (EIT) or passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam in states where an EIT is not obtainable (within 18 months of hire or promotion or transfer).

EEO Statement: We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Job Site Location: United States - Nationwide

Amount of Travel Required: 10%

Assignment Category: Fulltime-Regular

Visa Sponsorship Available: No - We will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position

Skills and Abilities:

1. Expert knowledge of corporate governance practices, organization design principles, accounting principles, finance, supply chain management, and organization management.
2. Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Driver's License Requirements: An appropriate and valid driver's license is required.