Environmental Engineer 4

CDM Smith is a place where you can work on meaningful projects, shape your career, and collaborate with a supportive team. We offer a challenging, progressive, and inclusive work environment that fosters personal leadership, career growth, and development. Our goal is to provide tools, resources, and opportunities for every employee to thrive and make a difference.

About the role

At CDM Smith, you’ll work with a diverse, dynamic team applying the latest technologies to analyze, assess, rehabilitate, renew, and expand critical water, sewer, stormwater, process, and chemical conveyance systems. This role supports water-related projects for a diverse client base and requires the ability to work independently as well as lead multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists. Water-sector experience is preferred but will be considered on an individual basis.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and approve basic to moderately complex engineering designs for:
  • Water and wastewater treatment facilities
  • Water and sewer systems
  • Pipelines and pump station engineering
• Ensure all project designs comply with state and local regulations.
• Apply firm policies, procedures, and best practices across all engineering deliverables.
• Conduct site visits, field reviews, and technical studies to verify design requirements and site-specific conditions.
• Update project design criteria as needed throughout project development.
• Contribute to CDM Smith’s technical leadership by preparing and submitting technical papers, abstracts, and conference presentations.
• Collaborate with sales and client service teams to prepare proposals in response to Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
• Meet with current and prospective clients to understand and support their evolving design and project needs.
• Represent CDM Smith at conferences and professional symposia to enhance visibility and foster client relationships.
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and training to junior staff; delegate tasks effectively and support staff development within the discipline.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 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 or promotion or transfer).
• 5 years of related experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required (10% or less).
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Skills

• Demonstrated experience leading water-related engineering projects.
• Proven ability to guide teams of engineers and scientists.
• Strong technical expertise in water and wastewater infrastructure design.
• Commitment to high-quality work, client service, and professional development.
• Knowledge of computer-assisted design and drafting (CADD) 3D and 4D software and practices.
• Knowledge of engineering principles of design.
• Proficiency in Microsoft business software (Excel, Word, etc.).
• Knowledge of state and local regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Team player with excellent written and verbal skills.
• Client-focused with the ability to partner with clients.
• Strong negotiation and presentation skills.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $94,370.00 to $155,709.00 USD. Salary is determined by factors including role, function, relevant work experience, skills, certifications, education/training, and geographic location. All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.