Senior Sediment Remediation Scientist

CDM Smith; Rochester (MN); 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 in the United States, with demonstrated expertise leading teams on sediment remediation projects for federal and public sector clients. The role involves evaluating remediation technologies, designing sediment remediation plans for diverse settings, and applying CERCLA/GLLA knowledge.

Travel up to 10% may be required, with strong communication and project leadership essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 7 years of related experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required; travel frequency contingent on duties, responsibilities, and workload.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Providing expertise in evaluating the feasibility of sediment remediation technologies and preparing sediment remediation designs for riverine, coastal, riparian/floodplain, and/or port site settings involving multiple stakeholders.
• Understanding the scientific and engineering principles of sediment and contaminant transport, environmental site assessment, sampling/monitoring technologies, cap modelling, dredge approaches, remedial action design, and/or remedial action construction.
• Providing support of mathematical/statistical evaluations of environmental data sets.
• Serving as CDM Smith’s task manager on various components of complicated sediments sites, communicating technical strategy to clients and coordinating with subject matter experts.
• Possessing in-depth expertise in CERCLA, GLLA, and other regulatory steps/processes at contaminated sediment sites.
• Serving as a technical liaison with the client, public, and outside consultants, communicating complex evaluations to non-experts.
• Leading staff in preparing/reviewing technical information to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Sediment remediation

Project leadership

Client liaison

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

7 years of related experience

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a mid- to senior-level Sediment Remediation Scientist or Geologist in the United States, with demonstrated expertise leading teams on sediment remediation projects for federal and public sector clients. The role involves evaluating remediation technologies, designing sediment remediation plans for diverse settings, and applying CERCLA/GLLA knowledge.

Travel up to 10% may be required, with strong communication and project leadership essential.