Senior Environmental Engineer (Cost Estimating) – Remediation

CDM Smith; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking an experienced Environmental Engineer (Level 5) with a strong emphasis on cost estimating to lead detailed estimates for environmental remediation and civil works projects in the United States. The role requires expertise in CERCLA and RCRA processes, site remediation methods, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to build robust cost models.

Responsibilities include preparing comprehensive cost estimates across planning, design, and construction phases, employing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental or Chemical Engineering; PE license; 7 years of related experience.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience considered in lieu of a degree.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required; travel frequency contingent on workload.

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 and defensible estimates.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate technical design elements into comprehensive cost models.
• Participate in value engineering studies to evaluate cost efficiencies and optimize project delivery.
• Provide cost risk analysis, assumptions documentation, and estimate validation to support decision-making.
• Support construction phase activities, including change order evaluations and cost tracking.

Skills

Cost estimating

CERCLA

RCRA

Remediation methods

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental or Chemical Engineering

Tools

MCACES MII

Excel-based models

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking an experienced Environmental Engineer (Level 5) with a strong emphasis on cost estimating to lead detailed estimates for environmental remediation and civil works projects in the United States. The role requires expertise in CERCLA and RCRA processes, site remediation methods, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to build robust cost models.

Responsibilities include preparing comprehensive cost estimates across planning, design, and construction phases, employing