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Sediment Remediation Practice Lead - Environmental Services (Multiple Locations)

Burns & McDonnell
Morristown, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 4/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/15/2026
Description

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Associate/Principal Engineer, Hydrogeologist, Scientist in a related field to join our successful team of remediation professionals in our Environmental Services Group. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading projects and pursuits in the Sediments market and lead of dedicated team of professionals towards profitable growth within the remediation market and executing existing projects.

This individual will serve as the sediment practice lead for the Remediation group to provide leadership around sediment remediation projects and design expertise to guide a variety of projects through site investigation, remedy evaluation and selection, design, construction, and restoration. This role will also lead national business development campaigns to grow Burns & McDonnell’s sediment portfolio and lead critical pursuit efforts.

  • Prepare and implement strategic plans to capture existing project leads, convert design projects to construction opportunities, and expand sales in the Sediment Remediation market.
  • Lead teams to develop and implement pre-design investigations, feasibility studies, treatability studies, conceptual site model development, remedial design and remedial action implementation.
  • Manage/direct staff in data collection, synthesis, analysis and interpretation using industry standard procedures.
  • Manage large/complex sediment investigation and remediation projects. When operating in this role, be responsible for the financial success of the project including preparation of cost proposals and qualification statements and achieving stated targets and standards for financial performance.
  • Provide leadership, instruction, and advanced technical guidance to less experienced project staff. Support client communications surrounding sediment remediation on key accounts.
  • Present technical papers at professional meetings.
  • Develop and maintain effective relationships with existing clients, customers and contractors in order to develop new business opportunities.
  • Facilitate QA/QC process adherence on projects and proposals completed under their control.
  • Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies.
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Hydrogeology, or a related field from an accredited program and 7 years related consulting experience (15 years preferred).
  • Master Degree in a related field from an accredited program may substitute for one year of experience.
  • Proven track record of practice/business unit leadership with demonstrated sales and portfolio growth within the remediation market.
  • Expert knowledge of sediment fate and transport.
  • Expert knowledge of and experience with active sediment remediation including dredging, capping, and other industry standard methods.
  • Strong working knowledge of regulatory frameworks, including CERCLA, RCRA, Section 401 and Section 404 permitting.
  • Ability to establish effective working relationships with contractors, co-workers, and other professionals.
  • Expert analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Expert oral and written communication skills; ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees, management, and clients.
  • Expert in the use of computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

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Job Project Management

Primary Location US-MO-Kansas City

Other Locations US-OK-Oklahoma City, US-TN-Oak Ridge, US-KS-Wichita, US-ME-Portland, US-AZ-Tucson, US-FL-Orlando, US-TX-Austin, US-NE-Omaha, US-OH-Akron, US-GA-Atlanta, US-MA-Newton, US-NM-Albuquerque, US-AZ-Phoenix, US-TX-Fort Worth, US-TN-Chattanooga, US-WI-Madison, US-VA-Norfolk, US-NC-Charlotte, US-AR-Springdale, US-VA-Richmond, US-NC-Raleigh, US-FL-Miami, US-TX-Amarillo, US-UT-Salt Lake City, US-MI-Detroit, US-OH-Columbus, US-SC-Greenville, US-MO-Saint Louis, US-NJ-Morristown, US-SC-Aiken, US-FL-Melbourne, US-TX-Houston, US-VA-Arlington, US-VA-Roanoke, US-KY-Lexington, US-ND-Bismarck, US-TX-Dallas, US-SD-Sioux Falls, US-PA-Conshohocken

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID: 251245

Job Hire Type Experienced #ENS

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