Senior Environmental Cost Estimator – CERCLA/RCRA

CDM Smith; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 91,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking an Environmental Engineer (Level 5) in the United States to lead detailed cost estimates for environmental remediation and civil works across all project phases. This role emphasizes cost estimation rigor and cross‑disciplinary collaboration.

Ideal candidates have a PE license and 7+ years of related experience, with strong experience in CERCLA/RCRA processes and MCACES/MII tools. Travel may be required as projects span multiple sites nationwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental or Chemical Engineering or related discipline; PE license; 7 years of related experience; travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of detailed cost estimates for environmental remediation and civil infrastructure projects.
• Develop cost estimates during CERCLA and RCRA feasibility studies, including evaluation of remedial alternatives and lifecycle cost comparisons.
• Prepare cost estimates to support project authorization, budgeting, and contractor bid evaluations.
• Utilize cost estimating tools such as MCACES, MII and advanced Excel-based models to generate accurate estimates.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate technical design into cost models.
• Participate in value engineering studies to evaluate cost efficiencies and optimize project delivery.
• Provide cost risk analysis, assumptions documentation, and estimate validation for decision-making.
• Support construction phase activities, including change order evaluations and cost tracking.

Skills

Cost estimating

Environmental engineering

MCACES MII

CERCLA & RCRA

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's in Civil/Environmental/Chemical Eng

PE license

7+ years experience

Tools

MCACES MII

MS Excel

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking an Environmental Engineer (Level 5) in the United States to lead detailed cost estimates for environmental remediation and civil works across all project phases. This role emphasizes cost estimation rigor and cross‑disciplinary collaboration.

Ideal candidates have a PE license and 7+ years of related experience, with strong experience in CERCLA/RCRA processes and MCACES/MII tools. Travel may be required as projects span multiple sites nationwide.