Senior Project Leader - Municipal Infrastructure

About the role

Join our Houston team as a Project Technical Leader to serve as a key technical authority on complex municipal water and wastewater projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for water and wastewater treatment and pumping facility projects from planning through final design.
• Evaluate existing facilities and develop innovative, practical solutions to improve performance, reliability, and sustainability.
• Lead detailed engineering design efforts, including hydraulic analysis, process piping, and equipment selection.
• Partner with BIM and design teams to optimize layouts and constructible solutions.
• Prepare technical specifications, design criteria, and contract documents for public-sector clients.
• Support modeling, water quality, and process evaluations as project needs require.
• Perform site visits and field reviews to validate design assumptions and resolve technical challenges.
• Coach and mentor junior engineers, fostering technical growth and professional development.
• Contribute to client engagement, proposals, and thought leadership through white papers and technical presentations.
• Represent CDM Smith as a trusted technical leader in client meetings, conferences, and industry forums.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental or Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
• Professional engineering (PE) license.
• 12 years of related experience.
• Equivalent directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Experience with multiple project delivery methods such as design-build and design-bid-build.

Skills & Abilities

• Advanced proficiency with Computer-Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) tools, including 3D and 4D design environments and model-based workflows.
• Strong command of engineering design principles, with the ability to apply sound technical judgment to complex infrastructure projects.
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word, for technical analysis, documentation, and reporting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical information to clients, stakeholders, and project teams.
• Thorough knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations, with experience applying regulatory requirements throughout the design and delivery process.

Pay

Pay Range: Min USD $110,240.00 Pay Range Max USD $192,899.00

Schedule

The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands.

Benefits

Our employees are the heart of our company. As an employer of choice, our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee. We value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world-class solutions and bring diverse perspectives.