Environmental Engineer - Water Services Group
About The Position
CDM Smith is seeking a skilled Environmental Engineer focused on water and wastewater systems. The role contributes to the design, implementation, and optimization of treatment solutions that safeguard natural resources and support sustainable water management. The engineer works on projects to improve water quality, enhance system efficiency, and address regulatory compliance. Under limited supervision, the engineer develops designs for water and wastewater treatment facilities and related infrastructure, reviews designs and reports, performs site studies and water quality analyses, and supports client proposals and relationships. The position also contributes technical documentation and publications, attends industry events, and provides guidance, training, and mentorship to junior staff. The role may supervise junior engineers’ project work. Domestic and/or international travel may be required, with travel stated as 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.
- 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, promotion, or transfer.
- Five 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.
Responsibilities
- Create basic- to moderate-complexity engineering designs for water and wastewater treatment facilities, water and sewer systems, pipelines, pump stations, remediation sites, and solid waste facilities to meet client project requirements.
- Review draft designs and reports for compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
- Ensure firm policies and practices are followed on all designs.
- Perform site reviews and studies as needed to ensure designs align with location specifications.
- Update design requirements as necessary.
- Perform water quality analyses and modeling.
- Develop white papers and technical design documentation for the firm's technical knowledge management.
- Submit technical papers and designs for publication in technical journals.
- Collaborate with sales staff to create proposals responding to current and potential client requests for proposals.
- Review draft proposals for adherence to firm, industry, and regulatory requirements and best practices.
- Meet with current and potential clients to review their design needs.
- Attend conferences, symposia, and similar events to improve the visibility of the firm's products and services in collaboration with sales staff.
- Provide technical guidance and training to junior staff.
- Mentor junior staff and support their future growth within the discipline and firm.
- May supervise junior engineers' project work.
- Perform other duties as required.
Benefits
- The company states that it takes care of employees and their families.
- Career growth and development opportunities.
- A challenging, progressive, and inclusive work environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
