CDM Smith · 4 weeks ago
Sediment Remediation Specialist (Engineer, Scientist or Geologist)
United States - Nationwide
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$83K/yr - $136K/yr
5+ years expCDM Smith's Environmental Services Group is seeking an Engineer, Scientist or Geologist with expertise in sediment remediation. The role involves modeling contaminant transport, developing CAD drawings for remediation projects, and serving as the primary interface with clients on complex sediment tasks.
Civil EngineeringConstructionEnergyTransportationWater
No H1B
Responsibilities
Understanding the scientific and engineering principles of modeling contaminant fate and transport through sediment caps in subaqueous systems. Experience with CapSim is preferred
Experience using CAD to develop drawings for contaminated sediment dredging and/or soil excavation projects, including an ability to follow direction from a senior engineer with minimal continual oversight
Experience performing slope stability modeling
Experience with the development of field sampling programs and subsequent data analyses to support the development of conceptual site models, mass balances, and data-based understanding of fate and transport processes. This would include experience with interpreting results from sediment cores, bathymetric surveys, etc
Experience with numerical and/or desktop model development, calibration, and application
Experience evaluating the feasibility of sediment remediation technologies and assisting in the development of sediment remediation designs for large contaminated sediment sites involving multiple stakeholders
Serve as CDM Smith’s primary interface with clients on complicated sediment tasks; this includes having the ability to assess and understand a problem and develop and communicate a technical strategy to the client
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
5 years of related experience
An appropriate and valid driver's license is required
Experience modeling contaminant transport through sediment caps
A working knowledge of computer-aided design (CAD) in remediation projects
Basic geotechnical engineering experience related to remediation projects
Demonstrated expertise working independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team on remediation projects
Experience using CAD to develop drawings for contaminated sediment dredging and/or soil excavation projects
Experience performing slope stability modeling
Experience with the development of field sampling programs and subsequent data analyses
Experience with numerical and/or desktop model development, calibration, and application
Experience evaluating the feasibility of sediment remediation technologies
Ability to assess and understand a problem and develop and communicate a technical strategy to the client
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Science or Civil, Environmental or Chemical Engineering or related discipline
Certification as an Engineer in Training (EIT) or passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam in states where an EIT is not obtainable (within 18 months of hire or promotion or transfer)
Experience with CapSim
Benefits
Referral Bonus: $3,000
Company
CDM Smith
CDM Smith is an engineering and construction firm that offers environmental, transportation, and energy-smart solutions and facilities.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Timothy Wall
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Jennifer Prescott
SVP, Chief Digital and Information Officer
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