Sediment Remediation Modeler (engineer, Scientist Or Geologist)

Sediment Remediation Modeler (Engineer, Scientist or Geologist)

CDM Smith's Environmental Services Group is seeking an engineer, scientist or geologist with modeling experience related to sediment remediation projects located anywhere within the United States. The candidate must have demonstrated expertise working independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team on sediment remediation projects for a variety of clients including those in the federal and public sector. Roles and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following regarding sediment remediation projects:

• Understanding the scientific and engineering principles of modeling surface water hydrodynamics, sediment transport, and contaminant fate and transport in coastal, estuarine, riverine, and/or lacustrine settings.
• 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 acoustic doppler current profilers, bathymetric surveys, geochronology cores, etc.
• Experience with numerical and desktop model development, calibration, application, and peer review.
• 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 modeling interface with clients on complicated sediment sites; this includes having the ability to assess and understand a problem and develop and communicate a technical strategy to the client.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree and five years of related experience. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands. Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Preferred qualifications include a 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) is also preferred.

CDM Smith is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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Job site location: United States – Nationwide