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Sediment Remediation Engineer

Job in Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, 66652, USA
Listing for: CDM Smith
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-02
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Environmental Engineer, Environmental Compliance
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Sediment Remediation Engineer 5

Requisition

42409

Business Unit

TSU

Job Description

CDM Smith is seeking candidates for a senior level Sediment Remediation Engineer position.

The candidate must have demonstrated expertise working independently as well as leading a team of engineers and scientists on sediment remediation projects for a variety of clients including those in the Federal and Public sector. Sediment remediation experience will be considered on an individual basis, but experience in the following bullets is preferred.

Roles and 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.
Job Title

Sediment Remediation Engineer 5

Group

ESO

Employment Type

Regular

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental or Chemical Engineering or related discipline. Professional engineering (PE) license. 7 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
  • Team player, excellent written and verbal skills.
  • Client-focused and ability to partner with clients (mainly Federal and Public agencies).
  • Negotiation and presentation skills.
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 - We will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position

Skills and Abilities

Expert Knowledge of computer assisted design and drafting (CADD) 3D and 4D software and practices. 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…

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