Senior Sediment Remediation Specialist

J&T Business Consulting; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company 2%

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Annual merit-based salary review

Discretionary performance-based bonus

Job summary

LimnoTech is seeking a Senior Sediment Remediation Specialist to lead complex investigations and develop cleanup strategies for contaminated sediments across multiple water bodies. You will guide RI/FS, CSM development, dredging and capping approaches, and regulatory negotiations.

You will provide technical leadership, project management, and client relations while driving business development for LimnoTech’s Contaminated Sediments practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil/Environmental Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science, or closely related physical science.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in contaminated sediment characterization, transport processes, and remedial design.
• Valid 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification with current annual 8-hour refreshers.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license or Professional Geologist (PG) credentials.
• In-depth understanding of CERCLA, RCRA, and state sediment management frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership: Direct the execution of RI/FS, CIW, and CSM development.
• Remedial Design & Alternatives Analysis: Design cleanup technologies and estimate costs.
• Hydrodynamic & Fate/Transport Oversight: Guide and interpret modeling results.
• Full-Lifecycle Project Management: Manage scopes, schedules, budgets, and client communications.
• Regulatory & Legal Support: Lead agency negotiations and provide regulatory insight.
• Business Development: Lead proposals and represent LimnoTech at industry events.

Skills

Technical Leadership

Remedial Design

Hydrodynamic Modeling

Sediment Transport

Project Management

Regulatory Guidance

Client Relations

Proposal Development

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil/Environmental Engineering or Geology

Master’s or PhD in related field (preferred)

Tools

Geostatistical analysis

Numerical modeling software

Forensic chemical fingerprinting

Job description

Minneapolis, United States | Posted on 08/28/2026

Locations: Ann Arbor, MI | Los Angeles, CA | Oakdale, MN | Washington, D.C.

Employment Type: Full-Time

Clearance Requirement: None (Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.)

Salary Range: $110,000 – $200,000 / year (dependent on experience, advanced degrees, location, and qualifications)

About the Role

Seeking an accomplished Senior Sediment Remediation Specialist to lead complex environmental investigations, numerical modeling efforts, and cleanup strategies for contaminated sediment sites in riverine, lacustrine, estuarine, and marine environments across primary LimnoTech office locations.

In this senior role, you will provide high-level technical leadership, project management, regulatory guidance, and business development for LimnoTech’s Contaminated Sediments practice. You will oversee the full lifecycle of sediment remediation programs—from Remedial Investigations/Feasibility Studies (RI/FS) and Conceptual Site Model (CSM) development to remedial alternative design (dredging, capping, Monitored Natural Recovery) and agency negotiations.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership: Direct the technical execution of complex sediment remediation projects, including RI/FS development, multi-media field sampling (sediment, surface water, porewater, biota), geostatistical data analysis, forensic chemical fingerprinting, and Conceptual Site Models (CSMs).
• Remedial Design & Alternatives Analysis: Evaluate and design sediment cleanup technologies (environmental dredging, subaqueous capping, thin-layer placement, in-situ amendments, and Monitored Natural Recovery [MNR]); develop detailed remedial cost estimates.
• Hydrodynamic & Fate/Transport Oversight: Guide numerical modeling efforts (hydrodynamics, sediment transport, and contaminant fate and transport) and interpret complex scientific findings for technical deliverables and client strategy.
• Full-Lifecycle Project Management: Manage scopes of work, schedules, and multidisciplinary project teams; oversee financial performance, client communications, and on-time deliverable production.
• Regulatory & Legal Support: Provide strategic regulatory expertise under CERCLA, RCRA, and state cleanup programs; lead agency technical negotiations and support litigation/expert witness efforts as needed.
• Business Development: Lead proposal development, author qualifications packages, cultivate client relationships, and represent LimnoTech at major industry conferences (e.g., Battelle Sediment Conference).

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science, or a closely related physical science discipline.
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in contaminated sediment characterization, transport processes, and remedial design.
• Health & Safety: Valid 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification with current annual 8-hour refreshers.
• Professional Licensure/Credentials: Active Professional Engineer (PE) license for engineering candidates, OR
• Professional Geologist (PG) or equivalent professional credentials for science candidates.
• Regulatory Knowledge: In-depth understanding of CERCLA, RCRA, and state-level sediment management frameworks.

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s degree or Ph.D. with specialized research/focus in contaminant transport, sediment geochronology, or geochemical partitioning.
• Hands-on experience with hydrodynamic and sediment transport numerical modeling or advanced environmental statistics.
• Proven track record in expert witness testimony, dispute resolution, or litigation support.
• Demonstrated interest or project experience in urban waterfront restoration, Nature-Based Solutions (NbS), or Engineering With Nature (EWN) principles.

Benefits & Compensation

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) for long-term wealth building
• Annual merit-driven performance and salary review process
• Discretionary performance-based bonus opportunities
• Flexible benefits program and medical leave
• Professional development support for industry conferences (Battelle, ITRC), workshops, and technical certifications

An Employee-Owned (ESOP), Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.