Sediment Remediation Specialist (Engineer, Scientist or Geologist)

CDM Smith; Hilo (HI); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consulting firm is seeking an Engineer, Scientist, or Geologist in Hilo, Hawaii, to model contaminant transport through sediment caps and assist on remediation projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive CAD experience and the capacity to work with multiple stakeholders. A Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience are required for this role, which may involve travel.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in related environmental or engineering projects.
• Proven ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Experience in developing and analyzing field sampling programs.

Responsibilities

• Modeling contaminant transport through sediment caps.
• Using CAD to create project drawings.
• Evaluating sediment remediation technologies.

Skills

Contaminant transport modeling

Computer-aided design (CAD)

Geotechnical engineering

Slope stability modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering

Tools

CapSim

Field sampling equipment

Job description

CDM Smith's Environmental Services Group is seeking an Engineer, Scientist or Geologist with experience modeling contaminant transport through sediment caps and/or a working knowledge of computer-aided design (CAD) in remediation projects combined with basic geotechnical engineering experience related to 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 remediation projects for a variety of clients including those in the Federal and Public sector.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Understanding the scientific and engineering principles of modeling contaminant fate and transport through sediment caps in subaqueous systems. Experience with CapSim is preferred.
• Experience using CAD to develop drawings for contaminated sediment dredging and/or soil excavation projects, including an ability to follow direction from a senior engineer with minimal continual oversight
• Experience performing slope stability modeling.
• 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.
• Experience with numerical and/or desktop model development, calibration, and application.
• 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.
• Serve as CDM Smith’s primary interface with clients on complicated sediment tasks; this includes having the ability to assess and understand a problem and develop and communicate a technical strategy to the client.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree. 5 years of related experience. Domestic and/or international travel may be required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Science or Civil, Environmental or Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
• 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:

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.