Entry Environmental Engineer - Water Services (2027 New Grads!)

About the role

CDM Smith is looking for an entry-level Environmental, Water Resources, or Civil Engineer to join our Water Services Group. This position offers early-career candidates the opportunity to apply their engineering skills to innovative and sustainable water projects while building technical expertise and growing within a dynamic team. In this role, you will support the planning, design, and implementation of water and wastewater treatment facilities, sewer systems, pipelines, and associated infrastructure.

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 tools such as ArcGIS, HEC-RAS, SWMM, CADD, Excel, and other engineering software to support project design and analysis.
• Office and in-field coordination to support regional lead service line rehabilitation projects.
• Participate in fieldwork and construction management activities, providing exposure to projects throughout the full project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental or Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
• 0 years of experience.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Skills

• Basic knowledge of computer assisted design and drafting (CADD) 3D and 4D software and practices.
• Basic knowledge of engineer principles of design.
• Knowledge of Microsoft business software (excel, word, etc.).
• Good verbal and written communication ability.

Pay

Pay range: $59,426.00 – $98,051.00