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 sediments 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. Domestic and/or international travel may be required depending on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position.

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, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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CDM Smith reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.

Pay range minimum: $81,765. Pay range maximum: $134,909. All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position. Hybrid work options may be considered for successful candidates. An appropriate and valid driver’s license is required.