[Remote] Jr Sediment Remediation Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. CDM Smith is a company committed to providing an unmatched employee experience. They are seeking a Junior Sediment Remediation Engineer to evaluate sediment remediation technologies, prepare designs, and support environmental data evaluations for various clients, including federal and public sectors.


Responsibilities

  • Providing expertise in evaluating the feasibility of sediment remediation technologies and preparing sediment remediation designs for large riverine and coastal sites involving multiple stakeholders
  • Understanding the scientific and engineering principles of sediment and contaminant transport, environmental site assessment, sampling technologies, cap modeling, and remedial action design
  • Providing support of mathematical/statistical evaluations of environmental data sets
  • Serving as CDM Smith’s task manager on various components of complicated sediments sites. This includes having the ability to assess and understand a problem, develop and communicate a technical strategy to the client, and interact effectively with CDM Smith subject matter experts
  • Possessing an in-depth expertise in the various CERCLA process steps at sediment Superfund sites
  • Serving as a technical liaison with the client, communicating complicated technical evaluations and designs to non-subject matter experts
  • Leading other staff in preparing/reviewing/scrutinizing technical information to provide a document that is technically sound and that conforms to applicable regulations and policy

Skills

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental or Chemical Engineering or related discipline
  • 3 years of related experience
  • Expert Knowledge of computer assisted design and drafting (CADD) 3D and 4D software and practices
  • Solid knowledge of engineer principles of design
  • Expert Knowledge of Microsoft business software (excel, word, etc.)
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills
  • Team player, excellent written and verbal skills
  • Client-focused and ability to partner with clients (mainly Federal and Public agencies)
  • Negotiation and presentation skills

Benefits

  • All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.

Company Overview

  • CDM Smith is an engineering and construction firm that offers environmental, transportation, and energy-smart solutions and facilities. It was founded in 1947, and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is https://www.cdmsmith.com.

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