Sediment Remediation Modeler (Engineer, Scientist or Geologist)

CDM Smith; Louisville (KY); Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Sediment Remediation Modeler to join its Environmental Services Group. This role involves utilizing your expertise in modeling surface water hydrodynamics and sediment transport to tackle complex remediation projects across the nation. You will work independently and collaboratively with a diverse team, developing and analyzing field sampling programs while engaging with clients to devise effective technical strategies. If you're passionate about environmental science and eager to make a significant impact on sediment remediation efforts, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in sediment remediation projects.
• Expertise in modeling surface water hydrodynamics and sediment transport.

Responsibilities

• Develop and analyze field sampling programs for sediment remediation.
• Communicate technical strategies to clients on sediment sites.

Skills

Modeling experience

Sediment transport knowledge

Data analysis

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Bachelor's in Science or Engineering

Tools

Acoustic doppler current profilers

Bathymetric surveys

Numerical modeling software

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).

**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.