Environmental Engineer 6

CDM Smith • Bellevue, WA

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About The Position

CDM Smith is seeking an environmental engineer for its Bellevue office to support wastewater projects in the Water Services Group locally and across the West Coast. The role focuses on wastewater treatment, conveyance, and pumping system design, including developing planning reports, design calculations, plans, and specifications that meet client requirements. The engineer will lead and coordinate engineering tasks, evaluate treatment processes, develop practical recommendations, and work with staff across engineering disciplines. The position includes opportunities for technical learning, mentoring, and professional development through CDM Smith's mentoring program, Leadership Academy, and training at CDM Smith University. Domestic and/or international travel may be required, with travel expected at 10% or less.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline; equivalent additional directly related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Professional engineering (PE) license.
• 10 years of related experience.
• Expert knowledge of computer-assisted design and drafting (CADD) 3D and 4D software and practices.
• Expert knowledge of engineering principles of design.
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft business software, including Excel and Word.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Expert knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations.
• An appropriate and valid driver's license is required.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with design, permitting, and construction of water and/or wastewater treatment facilities.
• Expert knowledge of Bluebeam Revu for redlining and quality management of engineering contract documents.

Responsibilities

• Develop engineering designs and planning reports for wastewater treatment facilities, sewer systems, water reuse facilities, chemical feed systems, pipelines, and pump stations.
• Evaluate wastewater treatment processes and develop wastewater conveyance, pumping, and associated civil designs and plans.
• Review draft designs and reports for compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and sign off on completed designs.
• Lead wastewater engineering tasks, perform treatment process and hydraulic design calculations, and prepare design reports, plans, and specifications.
• Ensure firm policies and practices are followed on all designs.
• Perform field activities and site reviews as needed to confirm designs align with location specifications.
• Provide technical guidance and training to junior staff, mentor them, and support their development.
• Delegate work to junior engineers and review their work.
• Interact directly with clients and contractors to discuss projects and present engineering designs.
• Collaborate with sales staff to create proposals in response to current and potential client requests for proposals.
• Review draft proposals for adherence to firm, industry, and applicable regulatory requirements and best practices.
• Meet with current and prospective clients to discuss their current and future design needs.
• Attend conferences and symposia to improve the visibility of the firm's products and services in collaboration with sales staff.
• Contribute to technical reports and early design documents to support project development.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Professional development through a mentoring program, Leadership Academy, and training at CDM Smith University.

What This Job Offers

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