Environmental Engineer - Water Services Group

CDM Smith•City of Syracuse, NY

About The Position

CDM Smith is seeking a skilled Environmental Engineer focused on water systems to contribute to the design, implementation, and optimization of water treatment solutions. The role supports sustainable water management, improved water quality and system efficiency, regulatory compliance, and projects serving local communities. The engineer coordinates and contributes to water infrastructure projects from preliminary and detailed design through construction and start-up. Work may include water treatment plants, pump stations, and water conveyance systems, as well as technical documentation, client engagement, proposal development, and engineering services during construction. The position also provides technical mentorship and review for junior staff. Domestic and/or international travel may be required, with travel expected to be 10% or less. An appropriate and valid driver's license is required. The stated pay range is USD $100,194 to USD $175,365. U.S. visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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.
  • 7 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.
  • Appropriate and valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and conduct water infrastructure design, including conveyance and treatment, independently evaluating, selecting, adapting, and modifying standard treatment procedures and criteria.
  • Coordinate work phases for preliminary and detailed design, construction, and start-up of major water conveyance and treatment plant projects, modifications, or moderate-scope total design projects.
  • Develop new approaches to project problems and coordinate technical aspects of water infrastructure design and implementation.
  • Contribute white papers and technical design documentation to the firm's technical knowledge management system, and submit technical papers to journals and present at professional society conferences.
  • Mentor junior staff by reviewing work under CDM Smith QA/QC requirements, conducting peer reviews, providing technical feedback, and offering guidance on objectives, critical issues, and concepts.
  • Collaborate with sales staff on proposals responding to current and potential client RFPs, focusing on technical scope and compliance with applicable regulations and best practices.
  • Meet with current and prospective clients to review project needs.
  • Assist project managers with establishing project milestones and monitoring budgets and profitability.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert on projects such as water treatment plant, pump station, and water conveyance design, including preparing supporting reports, plans, and specifications.
  • Provide engineering services during construction, including shop drawing and contractor payment application reviews, RFI responses, and preparation of record documents.
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