Junior Environmental Engineer - Water Services

CDM Smith • Fairfax, VA

11h

About The Position

CDM Smith is seeking an entry-level Environmental, Water Resources, or Civil Engineer to join its Water Services Group. The role offers early-career candidates the opportunity to apply engineering skills to water projects while developing technical expertise. The engineer will support planning, design, and implementation of water and wastewater treatment facilities, sewer systems, pipelines, and related infrastructure. Working alongside experienced engineers and the Regional Lead Service Line Rehabilitation Project Technical Lead based in Indianapolis, the engineer will help develop solutions that meet client needs and applicable federal, state, and local regulatory standards. The position includes office and field experience and exposure to projects throughout their lifecycle. Travel of 10% or less may be required, depending on duties and project demands. An appropriate and valid driver's license is required.

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.
• One year of related experience.
• Intermediate knowledge of computer-assisted design and drafting (CADD) 3D and 4D software and practices.
• Knowledge of engineering principles of design.
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft business software, including Excel and Word.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• An appropriate and valid driver's license.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required; stated travel is 10% or less, with frequency dependent on duties, responsibilities, essential functions, workload, and project demands.

Responsibilities

• Support site assessments, field investigations, and project studies.
• Assist with design development and adjust design parameters based on project requirements and field findings.
• Perform water quality analyses, hydraulic and hydrologic modeling, and other engineering analyses.
• Prepare technical reports, project documentation, presentations, and other deliverables for client meetings and industry conferences.
• Use ArcGIS, HEC-RAS, SWMM, CADD, Excel, and other engineering software to support project design and analysis.
• Coordinate office and field activities to support regional lead service line rehabilitation projects.
• Participate in fieldwork and construction management activities, gaining exposure to projects throughout the full project lifecycle.

What This Job Offers

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