Environmental Engineer

Job Description

CDM Smith is seeking a subject matter expert to support our services around PFASs (and other emerging contaminants), including PFASs Forensics, Fate and Transport, and Remedial Investigations. Our PFASs services support clients within the aviation, industrial, municipal, and federal markets. We are looking for someone who can support business development opportunities in collaboration with our growing team of local and national project managers, technical experts, research and development team and marketing professionals.

The ideal candidate will have a PhD in PFASs Application Forensics with over 5 years’ experience with concentrated focus with PFASs Forensics.

• Under limited supervision, creates basic to moderate complexity engineering designs, investigations, and reports to meet client project requirements for remediation sites, solid waste facilities, etc.
• Having a good understanding of the current state of PFAS research as it relates to environmental, drinking water and wastewater applications.
• Expertise with use of high-resolution mass spectrometry (Orbitrap / QTOF)
• Experience using the NIST database.
• Detailed understanding of PFASs chemistry, uses, manufacturing, fate transport, and precursor transformation
• Experience with Analytical Methods: CIC, TOP, NMR,
• Experience with sample preparation protocols and inherent biases (matrix effects and PFASs extraction inefficiencies)
• Having an Industry presence, demonstrated by:
  Record of publications, Conference presentations, and Scientific communication.

Bachelor's degree in 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). 5 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.

An appropriate and valid driver's license is required.

• Active membership in a related professional organization.
• Relevant professional license or certification (i.e., P.E., LEED AP, Env SP, ACIP, etc.).
• Existing, strong relationships with aviation, industrial, municipal, federal clients.
• Advanced understanding of PFAS chemistry
• PhD in PFASs Application Forensics

Expert Knowledge of engineer principles of design. Expert Knowledge of Microsoft business software (excel, word, etc.). Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

20% - 40%

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 Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries are 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, physical or mental disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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…