Entry Environmental Engineer - Water Services (2027 New Grads!)

CDM Smith • Nashville, TN

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About The Position

CDM Smith is looking for an entry-level Environmental, Water Resources, or Civil Engineer to join our Water Services Group. This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates to apply their engineering skills to innovative, sustainable water and wastewater projects while building their technical expertise and career alongside experienced professionals. In this role, you will support the design and implementation of water and wastewater treatment facilities, sewer systems, pipelines, and related infrastructure. Under direct supervision, you will help develop designs that meet client requirements and comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental or Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
• 0 years of experience.
• Basic Knowledge of computer assisted design and drafting (CADD) 3D and 4D software and practices.
• Basic Knowledge of engineer principles of design.
• Knowledge of Microsoft business software (excel, word, etc.).
• Good verbal and written communication ability.

Responsibilities

• Supporting site assessments, engineering studies, and design development.
• Assisting with water quality analyses, hydraulic and hydrologic modeling, and design calculations.
• Adjusting design parameters based on site conditions, project requirements, and engineering analyses.
• Preparing technical reports, calculations, specifications, and project documentation.
• Developing presentations and other materials for client meetings and industry conferences.
• Using engineering and design tools such as ArcGIS, HEC-RAS, SWMM, CADD, Excel, and other industry software.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary project teams to support successful project delivery.
• Participating in fieldwork and construction management activities, providing exposure to projects throughout the full project lifecycle.

What This Job Offers

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