Senior Sediment Remediation Engineer - Lead Projects

CDM Smith; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 91,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a mid- to senior-level Sediment Remediation Engineer in the United States to lead complex sediment projects for Federal and Public sector clients.

Responsibilities include evaluating remediation technologies, managing project teams, and ensuring designs meet CERCLA, GLLA, and regulatory requirements while collaborating with clients and outside consultants. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental or Chemical Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 7 years of related experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate feasibility of sediment remediation technologies and design sediment remediation for riverine, coastal, riparian/floodplain, and port sites.
• Understand principles of sediment transport, site assessment, sampling/monitoring, cap modeling, dredge approaches, remedial design and construction.
• Support mathematical/statistical evaluations of environmental data sets.
• Serve as CDM Smith’s task manager on sediment projects, communicating strategy to the client and coordinating with SMEs.
• Possess in-depth expertise in CERCLA, GLLA, and other regulatory steps at contaminated sediment sites.
• Liaise with client, public, and outside consultants, communicating complex evaluations to non-experts.
• Lead staff in preparing and reviewing technical information to ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

CADD/3D design

Engineering design principles

Microsoft Office

Verbal and written communication

Regulatory knowledge

Education

PE license

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Environmental/Chemical Eng

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a mid- to senior-level Sediment Remediation Engineer in the United States to lead complex sediment projects for Federal and Public sector clients.

Responsibilities include evaluating remediation technologies, managing project teams, and ensuring designs meet CERCLA, GLLA, and regulatory requirements while collaborating with clients and outside consultants. Travel may be required.