Sediment Management Engineer

Sediment Management Engineer

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AECOM is seeking a Sediment Management Engineer to join our Remediation Business Line in Chelmsford, Massachusetts. This role is ideal for an engineer who has foundational experience in sediment dredging projects and is looking to further develop their technical and project management skills. The ideal candidate will assist in site investigations, dredging design, and implementation in support of sediment remediation projects in aquatic and terrestrial environments.

As a Sediment Engineer, you will work closely with senior engineers and project managers to support the successful completion of remediation projects. You will gain valuable experience and training while contributing to site investigations, design efforts, and remediation implementation for sediment contamination projects under CERCLA and other regulatory frameworks.

The location of this position is flexible (Chelmsford, MA, Boston, MA, Providence, RI, Manchester, NH) and may be either in-office or hybrid. We are seeking individuals with experience in CERCLA (Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act) along similar other project experience. Ideal candidates possess experience with sediment site investigations and remedial design, sediment remediation projects in river, lake, marine, or terrestrial environments. Our business line follows traditional and innovative sediment remediation technologies while supporting regulatory compliance efforts, including permit applications and report preparation along with sediment sampling, field data collection, laboratory analysis, and environmental modeling.

The job responsibilities for this position will include but are not limited to:

• Sediment Site Investigations: Assist in conducting sediment site investigations, including field data collection (sediment sampling), site assessments, and contamination evaluations. Help interpret data and contribute to the preparation of technical reports outlining findings.
• Remedial Design Support: Support the development of sediment remediation plans under the guidance of senior engineers. Assist in designing remediation strategies such as dredging, capping, in-situ treatment, and stabilization for contaminated sediment sites.
• Regulatory Compliance & Documentation: Assist with the preparation of reports, presentations, and regulatory documents required for regulatory compliance and permitting. Ensure that remedial designs and activities comply with federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
• Project Coordination & Fieldwork Support: Help coordinate fieldwork and other project activities to support sediment remediation efforts. Assist in scheduling, planning, and tracking project progress to ensure adherence to timelines and budgets.
• Client & Stakeholder Interaction: Provide updates to clients and regulatory agencies regarding project status. Assist in addressing client questions and coordinating regulatory approvals and permits as needed.
• Health & Safety Compliance: Support the development and implementation of Health and Safety Plans (HASPs) for field projects. Ensure all field activities comply with health and safety standards and best practices.
• Post-Remediation Monitoring: Assist with post-remediation site monitoring, including collecting data and preparing monitoring reports to assess the effectiveness of remediation measures.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• BA/BS in Environmental, Civil, Chemical Engineering or related field + 2 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Ability to travel to client sites and regulatory agencies
• Due to the nature of work, U.S. Citizenship is required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's Degree in Environmental, Civil, Chemical Engineering or related field
• 3+ years of related experience in sediment dredging
• Knowledge of common sediment remediation technologies (e.g., dredging, capping, in-situ treatments) and environmental monitoring techniques
• Basic understanding of sediment dredging equipment and operations
• Professional Engineer (PE) or related certifications (or ability to obtain license within one year)
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or related project management certification
• HAZWOPER (40-hour) certification or similar health and safety training
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and work within project constraints
• Solid verbal and written communication skills. Ability to interact effectively with clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies, ensuring project requirements are communicated clearly