Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer
About The Position
The Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer will lead planning, design, and delivery of municipal, industrial, and environmental infrastructure projects across the Midwest. Based in CDM Smith’s Indianapolis office, the role applies engineering expertise to feasibility studies, alternatives analyses, facility plans, detailed designs, and projects involving treatment facilities, conveyance systems, pump stations, remediation sites, and solid waste facilities. As a technical leader, the engineer will guide projects from concept through design, perform and oversee engineering analyses, water quality evaluations, and modeling, and review designs and technical reports for quality, consistency, constructability, regulatory compliance, and alignment with industry best practices. The position involves collaborating with clients and multidisciplinary project teams, contributing to strategic pursuits and proposals, and developing innovative and resilient solutions. The role also contributes to technical excellence through white papers, technical publications, and industry thought leadership; represents the firm at conferences and professional events; and mentors junior engineers and technical staff. Domestic and/or international travel may be required, at a stated frequency of 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 Engineer (PE) license.
- 7 years of related experience.
- Recognized expertise in designing water, wastewater, and environmental infrastructure systems.
- Expert-level proficiency with CADD technologies and 3D/4D design practices.
- Comprehensive knowledge of engineering design standards, industry best practices, and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Strong business and technical communication skills, including the ability to present complex concepts to clients, regulators, and project stakeholders.
- Proven ability to provide technical leadership, guidance, quality oversight, and mentorship to engineers and designers.
- Demonstrated success managing technical risk, driving innovation, and delivering high-quality engineering solutions that meet client objectives.
- Appropriate and valid driver’s license.
- Ability to travel domestically and/or internationally as project duties require; travel is 10% or less.
Responsibilities
- Lead the planning, design, and delivery of water, wastewater, and environmental infrastructure projects.
- Develop feasibility studies, alternatives analyses, facility plans, and detailed designs.
- Perform and oversee engineering analyses, water quality evaluations, and modeling efforts.
- Review designs and technical reports for quality, consistency, and constructability.
- Ensure projects comply with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
- Collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative, resilient engineering solutions.
- Contribute to strategic pursuits and proposals and represent the firm at industry conferences and professional events.
- Develop white papers, technical publications, and other industry thought leadership.
- Provide technical direction and quality oversight across project teams.
- Mentor and develop junior engineers and technical staff.
Benefits
- Career growth and development opportunities.
- A challenging, progressive, and inclusive work environment.
- Tools and resources to support employees’ work and success.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
