International PFASs Forensics Subject Matter Expert - Full-time

**Company Overview** Check out this video and find out why our team loves to work here! (https://www.cdmsmith.com/resources/videos/meet-cdm-smith) **Join Us! CDM Smith – where amazing career journeys unfold.** Imagine a place committed to offering an unmatched employee experience. Where you work on projects that are meaningful to you. Where you play an active part in shaping your career journey. Where your co-workers are invested in you and your success. Where you are encouraged and supported to do your very best and given the tools and resources to do so. Where it’s a priority that the company takes good care of you and your family. Our employees are the heart of our company. As an employer of choice, our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee. We value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world-class solutions and bring diverse perspectives. Join our team, and together we will make a difference and change the world. **Job Description** CDM Smith is seeking a dynamic technical leader to oversee and expand our services around PFASs Forensics. Our PFASs forensics services provide clients within the aviation, industrial, municipal, and federal markets. We are looking for someone who can lead business development opportunities in collaboration with our growing team of local and national project managers, technical experts, research and development team and marketing professionals. What you bring to contribute to CDM Smith’s mission: • PhD in PFASs Application Forensics • Over 5 years' experience with concentrated focus with PFAS Forensics • Expertise with use of high-resolution mass spectrometry (Orbitrap / QTOF) • NIST • Detailed understanding of PFASs chemistry, uses, manufacturing, fate transport and precursor transformation • Experience with Analytical Methods: CIC, TOP, NMR, Etc. • Sample preparation protocols and internet biases (matrix effects and PFASs extraction inefficiencies) o Record of publications o Conference presentations o Scientific communication **Qualifications** • Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental or Chemical Engineering or related discipline. • Professional engineering (PE) license. • 15 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** • Active membership in a related professional organization. • Relevant professional license or certification (i.e., P.E., LEED AP, Env SP, ACIP, etc.). • Existing, strong relationships with aviation, industrial, municipal, federal clients. • Knowledge of transition from the use of PFAS-containing firefighting foams in mobile or fixed foam dispensing equipment. • Basic understanding of PFAS chemistry. **Skills & Abilities** Expert Knowledge of computer assisted design and drafting (CADD) 3D and 4D software and practices. Expert Knowledge of engineer principles of design. Expert Knowledge of Microsoft business software (excel, word, etc.). Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Expert knowledge of federal, state and local regulations. **Amount of Travel Required** 50% **EEO Statement** We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. **Background Check and Drug Testing Information** CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as “CDM Smith”) reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing. **Pay Range Min** USD $134,264.00 **Pay Range Max** USD $248,394.00 **Visa Sponsorship Available** No-We will not support sponsorship in the United States, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position