Environmental Engineer 4

CDM Smith • Raleigh, NC

12d

About The Position

We are currently seeking an environmental engineer to support a wide variety of environmental projects with experience in solid waste/landfill design and permitting, and construction in North Carolina. As a member of this team, you would contribute to CDM Smith's mission by:
• Maintaining liaison with individuals and units within or outside organization Acting independently on technical matters pertaining to your specialty field. Assisting the Sales groups with new business development activities within your areas of expertise.
• Developing as a leader of technical and professional staff. Acting as mentor for lower-level employees. Planning, developing, coordinating, and directing several small to large and important projects or a project of major scope and complexity. Working with a few (3 to 5) subordinate supervisors or team leaders (at least one of whom would be at level V)
• Directing the work of a staff of typically 5 to 10 engineers and scientists. Evaluating progress and results obtained, and recommending major changes to achieve overall objectives
• Conceiving, planning, and conducting research in problem areas of considerable scope and complexity.
• Serving as the technical specialist in the application of advanced theories, concepts, principles, and processes for an assigned responsibility area such as subject matter, function, type of facility or equipment, or product.
• Keeping abreast of new methods and developments affecting CDM Smith in order to recommend changes to current programs, or new programs warranted by such developments. #LI-AE1

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience with Solid Waste programs and regulations in North Carolina.
• Demonstrates good communications skills, both verbal and written.
• Possesses in-depth knowledge of project goals, drivers, strategies, risks and opportunities.
• Work requires verbal skills, ability to interact with varying levels of staff, as well as subcontractors, and vendors.
• Good interpersonal and presentation skills for interacting with team members and clients.
• Ability to deal with many people and process a large volume of requests as necessary.
• Good personal computer skills including advanced knowledge in the use of MS Word and Excel, as well as Civil 3D and CADD.
• Demonstrates organizational skills to balance and prioritize work.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental or Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
• Certification as an Engineer in Training (EIT) or passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam in states where an EIT is not obtainable (within 18 months of hire or promotion or transfer).
• 5 years of related experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.
• An appropriate and valid driver's license is required.

Nice To Haves

• NC PE with experience in solid waste/landfill design and permitting, and construction experience for at least 5 years in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia.
• This position is best suited for an individual that is excited to develop experience across a range of managerial and technical skills.
• Experience with supervision and mentoring of junior engineers and in construction management.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining liaison with individuals and units within or outside organization Acting independently on technical matters pertaining to your specialty field.
• Assisting the Sales groups with new business development activities within your areas of expertise.
• Developing as a leader of technical and professional staff.
• Acting as mentor for lower-level employees.
• Planning, developing, coordinating, and directing several small to large and important projects or a project of major scope and complexity.
• Working with a few (3 to 5) subordinate supervisors or team leaders (at least one of whom would be at level V)
• Directing the work of a staff of typically 5 to 10 engineers and scientists.
• Evaluating progress and results obtained, and recommending major changes to achieve overall objectives
• Conceiving, planning, and conducting research in problem areas of considerable scope and complexity.
• Serving as the technical specialist in the application of advanced theories, concepts, principles, and processes for an assigned responsibility area such as subject matter, function, type of facility or equipment, or product.
• Keeping abreast of new methods and developments affecting CDM Smith in order to recommend changes to current programs, or new programs warranted by such developments.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior