Job Description

We are currently seeking a Sr Level Geologist to support a wide variety of environmental projects. The preferred candidate will have extensive 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.

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

• Experience supporting environmental investigations, site characterization, remediation, reclamation, or closure activities at active, inactive, or legacy mining sites.
• Demonstrated knowledge of mine waste characterization, including waste rock, tailings, heap leach facilities, and acid rock drainage/acid mine drainage evaluations.
• Experience conducting and overseeing drilling programs, monitoring well installation, lithologic logging, core logging, and hydrogeologic investigations.
• Familiarity with collection and interpretation of groundwater, surface water, soil, sediment, waste rock, and tailings sampling data at mining facilities.
• Experience evaluating metals fate and transport, geochemistry, water quality, and contaminant migration associated with mining operations.
• Knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations applicable to mining projects, including CERCLA, RCRA, CWA, NEPA, and mine reclamation requirements.
• Experience preparing or reviewing technical documents such as Sampling and Analysis Plans (SAPs), Quality Assurance Project Plans (QAPPs), Remedial Investigation reports, Feasibility Studies, and permit applications.
• Proficiency with geologic and hydrogeologic conceptual site model development.
• Experience using GIS, geologic modeling, and environmental data management software to support mine investigations and remediation projects.
• Familiarity with mine closure planning, reclamation design, and long-term monitoring programs.
• Experience supporting environmental compliance, permitting, and stakeholder coordination for mining projects.
• Understanding of geotechnical, hydrogeologic, and geochemical factors affecting mine site stability and environmental performance.
• MSHA training and experience working safely in active mining environments.

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. Expert knowledge of federal, state and local regulations.
Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Science or related discipline. Registration as a licensed Professional Geologist, as certified by ASBOG. 10 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.
Amount of Travel Required

20% - 40%
Driving Requirements

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

USD $167,731.00
Pay Range Min

USD $95,846.00