Remedial Action Discipline Leader

Remedial Action Discipline Leader

CDM Smith is seeking an experienced Engineer or Technical Construction Expert to serve as the Remedial Action Discipline Leader. This national leadership role is responsible for advancing remedial action strategies, ensuring the effective application of technology, fostering technical growth, supporting staff development, and enhancing CDM Smiths market distinction to drive sales growth and client retention. Key responsibilities include :

• Project Leadership : Oversee the design, implementation, and management of proven remedial actions for soil, groundwater, sediments, and surface water at complex industrial, commercial, and Superfund sites. Apply both conventional and innovative technologies to achieve optimal remediation outcomes.
• Technical Excellence : Develop and refine conceptual site models (CSMs), evaluate remedial alternatives, and ensure the effective application of treatment technologies.
• Design Engineering Framework : Apply and champion CDM Smiths design engineering framework throughout all phases of remedial action projects, ensuring consistency, quality, and compliance with internal standards.
• Design-Build Experience : Lead or support the design-build of remediation systems, from concept through construction and commissioning.
• Intellectual Property Management : Oversee the development, management, and curation of engineering design drawings, specifications, and templates as part of the disciplines intellectual property.
• Business Development : Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to identify growth opportunities, support proposal development, and contribute to marketing materials.
• Mentoring and Staff Development : Mentor junior and mid-level staff, facilitate knowledge transfer, and support professional growth.
• Compliance and Best Practices : Ensure all project work adheres to firm policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Thought Leadership : Present technical findings at conferences, client webinars, and internal discipline calls.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelors degree in Civil, Environmental or Chemical Engineering, a professional engineering (PE) license, and 12 years of related experience. Domestic and / or international travel may be required. Preferred qualifications include an advanced degree, experience with advanced data analytics, modeling, and visualization tools, and recognized industry thought leadership.

CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Join us at CDM Smith, where amazing career journeys unfold. We are committed to offering an unmatched employee experience, where you work on meaningful projects, shape your career journey, and are supported to do your very best. Our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive, and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth, and development for every employee.

Job site location : United States - Nationwide. Amount of travel required : 20%.

Skills and abilities include supporting ongoing R&D, pilot studies, and implementation of innovative remedial technologies, maintaining updates on promising technologies, and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver successful project outcomes.

Background checks and drug testing may be required for certain positions.