Senior Ecological & Health Risk Assessor

CDM Smith

Stamford (CT)

On-site

USD 83,000 - 136,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking an Environmental Scientist/Environmental Risk Assessor to support Human Health and Ecological projects within the Environmental Services Group. The role focuses on regulatory compliance for federal, state, and local environmental projects across the portfolio.

The candidate will assist with site investigations, develop DQOs and QAPPs, prepare exposure models and BERAs, and collaborate with scientists, engineers, and toxicologists to implement approved project approaches.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Science or related discipline with professional scientist registration/certification OR Master's degree in Science or related discipline.
7 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.
Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

Supports site investigations and basic to high complexity analysis and interpretation of site data relevant to human health risk assessments (HHRAs) and ecological risk assessments (ERAs).
Supports human health and ecological risk teams and contributes to the process of project tasks, including development of data quality objectives (DQOs), Quality Assurance Project Plans (QAPPs), and sampling and analysis plans (SAPs).
With general direction, supports planning for and preparation of conceptual site exposure models (CSEMs), HHRAs, SLERAs, and BERAs of basic to high complexity.
Collaborates with scientists, geologists, engineers, and toxicologists to provide advice and expertise on the selected project approach, and to implement the approved approach.
On oversight projects, provides technical evaluation of responsible party’s project documents and supports technical meetings with clients and responsible parties.
Provides technical guidance and training to more junior staff and mentors them for future growth within the discipline and firm.
Collaborates with sales staff to support proposals in response to current and potential client requests for proposal (RFPs).
Contributes to firm's technical knowledge by developing white papers on emerging environmental issues.
Attends and presents at conferences, symposia, and other scientific venues to improve the visibility of the firm's products and services in collaboration with applicable sales staff.