Senior Sediment Remediation Scientist — Lead Projects

CDM Smith; Columbia (SC); 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 sediment remediation projects for federal and public sector clients. The right candidate will work independently and guide teams of engineers and scientists, applying rigorous technical approaches to complex sites.

Responsibilities include evaluating remediation technologies, designing sediment remediation measures for varied settings, supervising staff, and communicating with clients and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 7 years related experience. Domestic and/or international travel may be required.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Experience leading engineers/scientists on sediment remediation projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise evaluating sediment remediation technologies and prepare designs for riverine, coastal, riparian/floodplain, and port sites.
• Understand sediment transport, environmental site assessment, sampling/monitoring, cap modeling, dredge approaches, remedial action design/ construction.
• Support mathematical/statistical evaluations of environmental data sets.
• Serve as task manager on sediment sites, communicating strategy to client and coordinating with SMEs.
• Lead staff in preparing/reviewing technical documents to ensure regulatory compliance and quality.
• Liaise with clients, public, and outside consultants to convey complex evaluations clearly.

Skills

Sediment remediation

Team leadership

Technical communication

Mathematical/statistical eval

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a mid- to senior-level Sediment Remediation Scientist or Geologist to lead sediment remediation projects for federal and public sector clients. The right candidate will work independently and guide teams of engineers and scientists, applying rigorous technical approaches to complex sites.

Responsibilities include evaluating remediation technologies, designing sediment remediation measures for varied settings, supervising staff, and communicating with clients and