CDM Smith

Geologist 5

CDM Smith$86K — $142K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Science or related discipline.
  • Registered Professional Geologist, certified by ASBOG.
  • 7 years of relevant experience in environmental projects.
  • Experience with Superfund and contaminated site management.
  • Willingness to travel for fieldwork (20%-40%).

Responsibilities

  • Manage tasks on large environmental projects or small project phases.
  • Perform soil and groundwater sampling and data collection.
  • Conduct various assignments including field studies and research investigations.
  • Create engineering designs and operation plans for environmental projects.
  • Oversee remedial construction and ensure quality control.
  • Review assessments and calculations for regulatory compliance.
  • Develop project management skills and client relationship abilities.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for career advancement and professional growth.
  • Experience across managerial and technical skill sets.
  • Mentoring of junior engineers.
  • Experience working on diverse environmental projects.
Full Job Description
Job Description

We are currently seeking an Environmental specialist to support a wide variety of environmental projects. The preferred candidates will have field experience working at Superfund and other contaminated sites, running complex field programs, preparing planning documents and preparing reports for environmental characterization and remediation projects. The preferred candidate will have experience with assessing and evaluating remedial approaches for contaminated soil, sediment, and groundwater. The preferred candidate will perform well in a task leader/task manager role and have a desire to advance their career as either a project technical leader or project manager. As a member of this team, you would contribute to CDM Smith's mission by: • Managing tasks on large projects or phases of small projects. • Performing surface and subsurface soil sampling, groundwater sampling, and other field data collection to support environmental and water supply projects. • Working on a variety of assignments, which may include field studies, research investigations, construction oversight, data interpretation and evaluation, or report preparation. • Performing engineering design for environmental projects, including preparation of drawings, specifications, calculations, and developing operation, maintenance, and monitoring plans. • Performing remedial construction oversight and quality control • Reviewing draft assessments and calculations for compliance with federal, state and local regulations. • Learning project management techniques and the CDM Smith management system. • Developing external client interaction and marketing skills.
Skills & Abilities
• Expert Knowledge of computer assisted design and drafting (CADD) 3D and 4D software and practices. • Expert knowledge of scientific methods and processes. • Expert Knowledge of Microsoft business software (excel, word, etc.). • Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Science or related discipline. Registration as a licensed Professional Geologist, as certified by ASBOG. 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
• The ideal candidate will have TCEQ knowledge and project management experience. • Experience in oil/gas/solid waste/landfill/CCR permitting, design and construction experience for at least 7 years and a track record of high value client relationship building • Field experience working at Superfund, mining, and other contaminated sites, running complex field programs, preparing planning documents and preparing reports for environmental characterization and remediation projects. • This position is best suited for an individual that is excited to develop experience across a range of managerial and technical skills. Experience with supervision and mentoring of junior engineers and in construction management. • Candidate who is willing to travel for field work (e.g. day travel or overnight travel).
Amount of Travel Required

20% - 40%
Driving Requirements

An appropriate and valid driver's license is required.
Pay Range Min

USD $86,507.00
Pay Range Max

USD $142,730.00
Additional Pay Range Information

CDM Smith is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. This pay range is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels for the geographic location assigned to the position. In addition to geographic location, a candidate's salary is determined by several other factors including, but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, relevant work experience, skills, required certifications, and education/training.
Additional Compensation

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

No-We will not support sponsorship in the United States, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position
Agency Disclaimer

All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Talent Acquisition Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Talent Acquisition Team will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.

About CDM Smith

CDM Smith is an engineering and construction company that provides a wide range of services to clients in the public and private sectors. The company was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. CDM Smith offers services in areas such as water resources, transportation, environmental engineering, and more. The company is committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact. CDM Smith has offices throughout the United States and around the world.
Learn more about CDM Smith
Size
5,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1986

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