Senior Sediment Remediation Scientist

CDM Smith; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith seeks a mid- to senior-level Sediment Remediation Scientist or Geologist to lead projects for federal and public sector clients. You will work independently and mentor staff, evaluating remediation technologies and designing sediment solutions for riverine, coastal, and port sites.

Travel up to 10% is expected. A Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of related experience are required; excellence in communication and teamwork is essential to deliver compliant, high-quality results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of related experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Providing expertise in evaluating remediation technologies and preparing sediment remediation designs for various site settings.
• Understanding sediment and contaminant transport, site assessment, sampling/monitoring, cap modeling, dredge approaches, remedial design and construction.
• Providing support of mathematical and statistical evaluations of environmental data sets.
• Serving as CDM Smith’s task manager on sediment sites, communicating technical strategy to clients and coordinating with SMEs.
• Possessing in-depth expertise in CERCLA, GLLA and other regulatory program steps at contaminated sediment sites.
• Serving as a technical liaison with clients, the public, and outside consultants.
• Leading staff in preparing, reviewing, and auditing technical information for sound, compliant documents.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Governance knowledge

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

CDM Smith seeks a mid- to senior-level Sediment Remediation Scientist or Geologist to lead projects for federal and public sector clients. You will work independently and mentor staff, evaluating remediation technologies and designing sediment solutions for riverine, coastal, and port sites.

Travel up to 10% is expected. A Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of related experience are required; excellence in communication and teamwork is essential to deliver compliant, high-quality results.