Senior Sediment Scientist - 15 years minimum experience - Remote within USA

AECOM is seeking a Senior Sediment Environmental Scientist with 15 years of experience in contaminated site management with a focus on sediment investigation and remediation. This leadership position is ideal for a highly experienced environmental scientist who excels in managing complex sediment remediation projects developing innovative solutions and mentoring teams. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in sediment site assessments remedial design and implementation under CERCLA (Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act) regulations. This role requires a proven ability to drive highlevel technical decisions manage largescale projects and interact with clients and regulatory agencies at the highest levels.

As a Senior Sediment Environmental Scientist you will take on a leadership role in managing and directing sediment remediation projects from concept through to postremediation monitoring. You will be responsible for the strategic direction technical quality and regulatory compliance of multiple projects while mentoring junior and midlevel staff. Your role will involve working closely with senior management clients and stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time within budget and in full compliance with environmental regulations.

We are open to having the candidate work from any location within the US Mainland in what is our preferred work model of a hybrid basis but we are open to candidates working 100 percent remotely depending on their current location within the US.  We are also flexible to part time OR full time roles as well.  Whatever situation fits your needs/wants best. 

Some of the Key Responsibilities will be: 

• Leadership in Sediment Site Investigations & Characterization:   Lead complex sediment site assessments environmental investigations and contaminant assessments in aquatic and terrestrial environments. Provide technical direction on sampling plans data collection methods and analysis of sediment water and biota to evaluate the extent of contamination and associated risks.
• Strategic Remedial Design & Technology Leadership:   Develop oversee and guide the design of advanced sediment remediation strategies for challenging sites including dredging capping insitu treatment and ecological restoration. Lead the preparation of Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Studies (RI/FS) Remedial Action Plans (RAPs) and Risk Assessments tailored to sitespecific conditions.
• Regulatory Oversight & Compliance Management:  Ensure compliance with federal state and local environmental regulations including CERCLA RCRA and other applicable environmental laws. Lead regulatory negotiations prepare highlevel reports for regulatory agencies and manage the permit and approval processes for complex remediation projects.
• Business Development & Client Growth:   Build and nurture strong relationships with potential clients regulatory agencies and industry stakeholders to expand the companys client base. Lead proposal development including writing technical sections cost estimates and coordinating multidisciplinary teams to submit competitive bids for new projects. Assist senior leadership in developing strategies for market expansion identifying emerging trends and fostering longterm partnerships to support business growth.
• Client & Stakeholder Management:
  Serve as the primary technical and strategic contact for clients maintaining and building relationships with key stakeholders. Regularly provide highlevel project updates address technical challenges and guide clients through decisionmaking processes. Ensure the timely delivery of reports presentations and other clientfacing deliverables.
• Health & Safety Oversight:  Oversee the development and implementation of Health and Safety Plans (HASPs) for field projects ensuring that all site activities are conducted safely and in compliance with applicable health and safety regulations. Promote a culture of safety within the team and onsite.
• PostRemediation Monitoring & LongTerm Site Management:  Lead postremediation monitoring efforts to assess the effectiveness of remedial actions. Ensure that monitoring programs are designed to track site recovery and compliance with remedial objectives. Oversee the preparation of postremediation reports and longterm stewardship plans.
• Team Leadership & Staff Development:  Mentor and develop junior and midlevel staff providing technical guidance project oversight and career development support. Encourage knowledgesharing and foster an environment of continuous improvement and innovation within the team.
• Innovation & Technical Excellence:  Drive innovation in sediment remediation practices evaluating new technologies and approaches to improve remediation outcomes. Participate in industry conferences publish technical papers and stay current on emerging trends in environmental science and remediation technologies.

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications:  

• BA/BS degree or higher in Environmental Science Geology or a related field AND 8 eight plus years of experience and education or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Professional Certification such as:  Professional Geologist (PG) or Certified Environmental Professional (CEP)  or any other advanced certifications in Environmental Science or related field
• US Citizenship   

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Masters Degree in Environmental Science Geology or related field
• Additional certifications or the ability to obtain certifications within 6 months time
• 15 plus years of experience in Sediment investigation and remediation environmental science or a related field
• Significant experience with CERCLA and other environmental regulatory frameworks
• Proven ability to lead large complex sediment remediation projects and manage multidisciplinary teams
• Deep expertise in sediment site assessments environmental risk assessments and the design of advanced sediment remediation technologies (e.g. dredging insitu treatments and ecological restoration)
• Strong knowledge of sediment contamination issues including organice and inorganic pollutants (e.g. PCBs PAHs metals pesticides etc.) and the associated environmental risks 
• Proficiency in using environmental modeling tools (e.g. GIS Fate and transport modeling) and data management software such as Equis
• Exceptional Verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present complex technical information clearly to clients regulators and nontechnical stakeholders   
• Experience preparing high level reports regulatory submissions and presentations   
• Ability to guide clients through challenging technical and regulatory decisions 
• HAZWOPER 40 with 8 hour refresher (if necessary)   

Additional Information :

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status AECOM benefits may include medical dental vision life AD&D disability benefits paid time off leaves of absences voluntary benefits perks wellbeing resources employee assistance program business travel insurance service recognition awards retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the worlds trusted infrastructure consulting firm delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation buildings water new energy and the environment our public and privatesector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise a culture of equity diversity and inclusion and a commitment to environmental social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youre working from an AECOM office remote location or at a client site you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation benefits and wellbeing programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.

Join us and youll get all the benefits of being a part of a global publicly traded firm access to industryleading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in each persons potential and well help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Fulltime