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Remediation Investigations Discipline Leader

CDM Smith is seeking an experienced Hydrogeologist, Geologist, or Environmental Engineer / Technical Expert to join our Remediation practice in a national capacity. The individual will contribute to advancing the remedial investigation discipline by ensuring the effective application of technology, fostering growth within our technical capabilities, supporting staff development, pre-positioning the firm for new opportunities, and enhancing CDM Smith's market distinction to support sales growth and client and staff retention. The successful candidate will bring extensive experience in remedial investigations under CERCLA, RCRA, and TSCA, and relevant state regulations. Experience in requisite models and data analytics, including high-resolution site characterization (HRSC), environmental sequence stratigraphy (ESS), and hydrogeologic site characterization to build robust conceptual site models (CSMs) for remediation decision-making is required. Expertise in PFAS characterization and familiarity with evolving regulatory frameworks and challenges with emerging contaminants is desired. Understanding and experience with the design and implementation of remedial technologies for groundwater, sediments, and soil are essential. The role also supports CDM Smith's marketing and business development efforts in innovative site characterization and remediation solutions. The ideal candidate demonstrates a strong record of conference presentations and publications. The preferred candidate demonstrates strong leadership skills as a task leader or manager and has a clear commitment to professional growth.

As a member of our team, you would contribute to CDM Smith's mission by:

• Supporting site remediation assessments and feasibility studies, emphasizing the appropriate application of technology and advancing our technical capabilities within the discipline.
• Evaluating conventional and emerging remedial investigation technologies to identify optimal solutions for characterization of a broad spectrum of industrial, commercial, and Superfund sites.
• Collaborating with local, national, and international technical teams on site characterization for organic, inorganic, or radioactive contaminants, including PFAS and other emerging contaminants of concern.
• Conducting and guiding studies that assess and document contaminant distribution, fate, and transport for designated contaminants of concern.
• Contributing to the technical sales, design, and implementation of remedial investigations addressing various contaminants such as VOCs, SVOCs, metals/inorganics, PCBs, and PFAS.
• Identifying investigation requirements for emerging contaminants.
• Working closely with the sales team to develop strategic approaches and proactively position CDM Smith to win projects with both new and existing clients.
• Developing and reviewing site characterization strategies and budgets for technical proposals.
• Preparing comprehensive CSMs through narrative, graphic, and quantitative methods and models, including using advanced analytics tools.
• Creating effective 3-D visualizations of CSMs.
• Compiling and curating relevant technical information, reference materials, and go-byes for inclusion in CDM Smith's Technical Knowledge Portal.
• Facilitating knowledge transfer among staff via informative Remedial Investigation Discipline Calls.
• Delivering technical presentations at conferences and to external client webinars.
• Actively engaging in mentoring and the Technical Specialist Development Program.
• Supporting marketing and business development initiatives related to site characterization.
• Ensuring compliance with firm policies and required practices across all project work.
• Acquiring proficiency in task and project management methodologies and the CDM Smith management system.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree.
• 12 years of related experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Environmental expertise: Bachelor's degree in Hydrogeology, environmental, chemical, or engineering, science or related discipline.
• Professional engineering (PE) license or registration as a Licensed Professional Geologist or professional scientist registration/certification.
• Master's degree or PhD in science or related discipline.
• Knowledge and use of advanced data analytics tools, programming and software.
• Self-starter.
• Motivated mentor.
• Effective team leader.

EEO Statement:

We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. 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.

Job Site Location: United States - Nationwide

Amount of Travel Required: 20%

Assignment Category: Fulltime-Regular

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Skills and Abilities:

• Expert knowledge of engineer principles of design.
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft business software (Excel, Word, etc.).
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Expert knowledge of federal, state and local regulations.

Background Check and Drug Testing Information:

CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as "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: $119,829

Pay Range Maximum: $209,726

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

Work Location Options: Hybrid Work Options may be considered for successful candidate.

Driver's License Requirements: An appropriate and valid driver's license is required.

Massachusetts Applicants: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.