Senior Sediment Remediation Scientist

CDM Smith; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 91,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a mid- to senior-level Sediment Remediation Scientist or Geologist to lead projects for federal and public-sector clients. The role emphasizes independent work and team leadership on sediment remediation initiatives across riverine, coastal, riparian, and port settings.

The ideal candidate has strong regulatory understanding (CERCLA, GLAA) and demonstrated ability to manage client communications, design strategies, and supervise staff to deliver technically sound documents

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 7 years of related experience; travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise evaluating sediment remediation technologies and design sediment remediation for riverine, coastal, and port sites.
• Lead a team of engineers/scientists on sediment remediation projects for federal/public clients.
• Serve as technical liaison with clients and outside consultants; communicate complex evaluations to non-experts.
• Support data analysis of environmental datasets and statistical evaluations.

Skills

Sediment remediation

Team leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Data analysis

Technical communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a mid- to senior-level Sediment Remediation Scientist or Geologist to lead projects for federal and public-sector clients. The role emphasizes independent work and team leadership on sediment remediation initiatives across riverine, coastal, riparian, and port settings.

The ideal candidate has strong regulatory understanding (CERCLA, GLAA) and demonstrated ability to manage client communications, design strategies, and supervise staff to deliver technically sound documents