Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Environmental Engineer with expertise in water conveyance systems to join our dynamic team.

In this role, you will play a crucial part in designing, optimizing, and maintaining infrastructure solutions that ensure the efficient and sustainable movement of water. Your contributions will support projects focused on stormwater management, wastewater treatment,
and water distribution, all while adhering to environmental regulations and industry best practices.

If you are passionate about water resource management and making a positive impact on environmental sustainability, we encourage you to apply and help us drive innovation in the water conveyance field.

Main responsibilities include:

Under limited supervision, study and develop basic to highly complex water and/or wastewater treatment facilities, water distribution and sewer systems, pipelines, pump stations, etc. engineering designs to meet client project requirements.

Reviews draft designs and reports for compliance with federal, state and local regulations. Ensures that firm policies and practices are followed on all studies and designs. Performs site evaluations, as needed, to ensure designs are aligned with client and local needs.

Contributes to firm's Technical Knowledge Management by developing white papers and technical design documentation of new or special case designs, studies, etc..

Collaborates with sales staff to create proposals in response to current and potential client requests for proposal (RFPs). Reviews draft proposals for adherence to firm, industry, state, local and federal regulations and best practices.

Meets with current and potential clients to review their current and future design needs. Attends conferences, symposia, etc. to improve the visibility of the firm's technical prowess in the industry and advance one’s own network and knowledge.

This position is specifically looking for an individual with strong communication skills who can provide technical guidance and training to more junior staff.

This position will require an individual who can utilize their experience and skills to lead tasks on water and/or wastewater treatment projects. In particular, strong process/mechanical and hydraulics skills.

A critical need of this roll is also the desire to learn and grow with the firm. CDM Smith believes strongly in helping develop the best and brightest engineers and scientists. Therefore, we are looking for an individual who is interested in growing their technical and leadership skills to provide high quality products to our clients and the industry. As such, we are committed to the training and mentoring of this individual to help them as they grow into their ideal career path.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental or Chemical Engineering or related discipline.

Professional engineering (PE) license.

7 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.

Certification/License Requirements

Professional Engineer

Amount of Travel Required

10%

Skills and 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.