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Sediment Remediation Specialist (Engineer, Scientist or Geologist)

CDM Smith's Environmental Services Group is seeking an engineer, scientist or geologist with a.) experience modeling contaminant transport through sediment caps and/or b.) a working knowledge of computer-aided design (CAD) in remediation projects combined with basic geotechnical engineering experience (significant academic coursework may suffice) related to 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 remediation projects for a variety of clients including those in the federal and public sector. Candidates with more extensive experience may be considered for a higher grade level than what is proposed for this advertisement. Roles and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following regarding sediment remediation projects:

• 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.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree and five years of related experience. Domestic and/or international travel may be required. 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.

Pay range minimum: $82,576. Pay range maximum: $136,240. All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.