Sediment Remediation Modeler (Engineer, Scientist or Geologist)

CDM Smith; Omaha (NE); Remote; USD 81,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Sediment Remediation Modeler to join their Environmental Services Group. This role involves utilizing your expertise in modeling hydrodynamics and sediment transport to support sediment remediation projects nationwide. You will work independently and collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team, developing field sampling programs and analyzing data to create conceptual site models. If you have a passion for environmental science and engineering, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on crucial projects while engaging with various stakeholders. Join a dedicated team committed to excellence in environmental services and take your career to the next level.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in sediment remediation projects.
• Bachelor's degree in relevant field required.

Responsibilities

• Model sediment remediation projects and communicate strategies to clients.
• Develop field sampling programs and analyze data.

Skills

Modeling surface water hydrodynamics

Sediment transport

Contaminant fate and transport

Field sampling programs

Data analysis

Numerical modeling

Communication with clients

Education

Bachelor's degree

Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering

Tools

Acoustic doppler current profilers

Bathymetric surveys

Geochronology cores

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:

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 includes 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 sediment 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

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

Pay Range Minimum: $81,765

Pay Range Maximum: $134,909

Additional Compensation: All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.