Civil Engineer 6

CDM Smith•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Civil Engineer to support the civil site design and utility conveyance system planning, design, and delivery for large-scale municipal water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure projects. This role requires technical expertise, the ability to coordinate effectively with other disciplines, and strong communication and teamwork with staff in our local and regional offices. The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in complex public infrastructure projects, including treatment facilities, pump stations, transmission mains, storage facilities, and integrated water systems. This role focuses on developing design solutions for site development, grading, and linear utility systems. Responsibilities include technical analysis, preparation of construction documents, and coordination with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, compliant designs. In addition, you will would have an opportunity to represent CDM Smith at conferences and provide technical support on business development opportunities. You'll learn every day from our highly-skilled technical staff and project managers, participate in our mentoring program, and drive your professional development and gain skills through our Leadership Academy and extensive trainings available within the CDM Smith University. This position is perfect for you if you are looking to elevate your career and take on increasingly challenging work. We will provide the encouragement and support so you can become a strong leader within our industry.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience leading water-related engineering projects.
Proven ability to guide teams of engineers and scientists.
Strong technical expertise in water and wastewater infrastructure design.
Commitment to high-quality work, client service, and professional development.
Knowledge of computer assisted design and drafting (CADD) 3D and 4D software and practices.
Knowledge of engineer principles of design.
Knowledge of Microsoft business software (excel, word, etc.).
knowledge of state and local regulations
Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
Professional engineering (PE) license.
10 years of related experience.

Nice To Haves

Team player, excellent written and verbal skills.
Client-focused and ability to partner with clients
Negotiation and presentation skills

Responsibilities

With high-level goals provided, create and sign off on basic to highly complex engineering designs involving site layout development, site grading and drainage, roadway, utility improvements, hydraulics and hydrology calculations, water distribution systems, collection systems, storage tanks and impoundments, foundation designs, stormwater infrastructure and treatment, and occasionally single-story structures.
Perform engineering analyses and calculations related to pipeline hydraulics, system capacity, and site drainage.
Prepare and review construction documentation, including civil plans, utility layouts, profiles, specifications, cost estimates, bid packages, and as-built drawings.
Design and support implementation of stormwater conveyance systems, including pipe networks and open channel drainage systems.
Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams (survey, geotechnical, structural, environmental) to integrate site and utility designs into overall project delivery.
Support utility master planning and feasibility studies, focusing on alignment, sizing, and expansion of pipeline networks.
Perform plan checks and design reviews to ensure quality, accuracy, constructability, and compliance with applicable codes and standards.
Conduct hydraulic and hydrologic modeling using tools such as H2ONet, Hydra, and WSPG to support pipeline and stormwater system design.
Assist with permitting, site assessments, and constructability reviews for civil and utility infrastructure projects.
Contribute to cost estimating, value engineering, and optimization of pipeline and site development designs.
Promote continuous improvement through application of engineering best practices in civil and utility design.