Sediment Remediation Scientist - Lead Projects

CDM Smith; Provo (UT); On-site; USD 91,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a mid- to senior-level Sediment Remediation Scientist or Geologist to join our team. The candidate will lead a team on sediment remediation projects for Federal and Public sector clients and provide expert design and evaluation of remediation technologies.

Role requires independent work and leadership, with travel up to 10% or less, and strong communication skills to liaise with clients and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree. 7 years of related experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise in evaluating the feasibility of sediment remediation technologies and preparing sediment remediation designs for riverine, coastal, riparian/floodplain, and/or port site settings involving multiple stakeholders.
• Understand the scientific and engineering principles of sediment and contaminant transport, environmental site assessment, sampling/monitoring technologies, cap modeling, dredge approaches, remedial action design, and/or remedial action construction.
• Provide support of mathematical/statistical evaluations of environmental data sets.
• Serve as CDM Smith’s task manager on various components of complicated sediments sites, communicating technical strategy to clients and coordinating with SMEs.
• Possess in-depth expertise in CERCLA, GLLA, and other regulatory program steps for contaminated sediment sites.
• Serve as a technical liaison with client, public, and outside consultants, communicating complex evaluations to non-experts.
• Lead other staff in preparing/reviewing technical information to ensure sound, compliant documents.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a mid- to senior-level Sediment Remediation Scientist or Geologist to join our team. The candidate will lead a team on sediment remediation projects for Federal and Public sector clients and provide expert design and evaluation of remediation technologies.

Role requires independent work and leadership, with travel up to 10% or less, and strong communication skills to liaise with clients and stakeholders.