Sediment Remediation / Fate & Transport Lead
bairdMadison (WI)
About the role
About this position:
You Belong at BairdAt W.F. Baird, you’re never just a number, you’re part of a global team that values your voice, ideas, and growth. For 40+ years, we have combined the stability of an established and trusted firm with the creativity of a niche engineering company, working where water meets land to design and deliver solutions that protect coastlines, strengthen ports, restore ecosystems, and more.
With offices across North America, the Caribbean, South America, and Australia, we offer global impact with a welcoming, people first culture. Here, you’ll find meaningful work, room to grow, and the chance to make waves alongside other talented people who share your passion.
The Opportunity
Job Title:
Sediment Remediation / Fate & Transport LeadWe have an exciting new opportunity for someone to p rovide senior-level leadership for Baird’s Sediment Remediation practice, which is recognized for technical excellence, strong client service, long-term client relationships, and active project work. Lead complex sediment remediation studies in aquatic environments, including CERCLA RI/FS and remedial design projects.
What You Will DoClient and Practice Growth: Develop and expand Baird’s sediment remediation services in partnership with the Remediation Services Lead by identifying new client opportunities, strengthening existing client relationships, and maintaining a high standard of client service. Business Development Strategy: Work with Baird’s senior leadership team to develop and implement nationwide business development strategies for sediment remediation projects. Partner Relationships: Develop and maintain strong relationships with partner firms to support project delivery, business development, and long-term practice growth. Project Leadership: Manage multidisciplinary project teams engaged in sediment remediation design, related technical studies, and litigation support assignments. Litigation Support: Provide Expert Witness and Expert Consultant services on litigation support projects, including clear technical communication and defensible expert analysis. What You Will Bring Experience serving as an Expert Witness or Expert Consultant on litigation support projects Demonstrated technical leadership in sediment and contaminant fate and transport 10+ years of experience with progressive growth in responsibility Engineering or environmental consulting experience with proven client management skills Proven experience leading large sediment remediation studies, including CERCLA RI/FS and remedial design projects Describe the experience and attributes of the ideal candidate Have a valid U.S. Passport, able and willing to travel internationally Other Desired Qualifications An analytical science or engineering background Advanced knowledge of statistical methods Ph. D. in a relevant discipline Experience developing and applying numerical models for hydrodynamics, sediment transport, and contaminant fate and transport Experience designing and implementing remediation projects, especially dredging and passive or active cap measures Experience in litigation support, including working with internal and external agencies' counsel and PRPsBackground in particle fate and transport, along with numerical modeling of river, estuarine, and coastal systems To be considered, you must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. at the time of application. Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship or support work permit applications now or in the future. We are committed to an inclusive, accessible recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs. Share this Job:
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