Water Resources Engineer - Stormwater/Civil Site Design

About the role

Join CDM Smith’s Kansas City team and build your career in the water and wastewater industry alongside industry-leading experts. You will have the opportunity to work on some of the region’s largest and most complex water infrastructure projects, while benefiting from strong technical mentorship, professional development, and clear paths for growth.

Responsibilities

• Support a range of water resources and civil site design projects with a strong emphasis on stormwater management, conveyance systems, drainage design, and hydrology/hydraulics for municipal and site development work.
• Perform calculations, develop design plans, conduct site evaluations, and contribute to technical deliverables that improve community resilience and infrastructure performance.
• Collaborate closely with senior engineers and project managers while also guiding and reviewing the work of junior staff.
• Use firm TKM systems and materials, contribute to technical knowledge development, and may support poster or presentation materials for conferences.
• Work on civil site and water resources design for stormwater systems, open channel flow, culverts, detention/retention, conveyance networks, and green infrastructure.
• Conduct field and site evaluations to understand existing conditions, verify design assumptions, and support solution development.
• Develop design plans, details, and technical specifications for stormwater, conveyance, erosion control, and related civil-site features.
• Support water resources work across areas such as watershed management, floodplain assessments, stormwater retrofits, CSO mitigation, ecosystem restoration, pressure conduits, and urban watershed planning.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure design integration across utility, roadway, environmental, and structural elements.
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and quality review for junior staff.
• Contribute to internal knowledge development through use of TKM systems, posing technical questions, and supporting content creation as directed.
• Participate in team presentations or preparation of conference materials as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Civil, Coastal or Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
• 3 years of related experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.

Skills & Abilities

• Intermediate proficiency with GIS for spatial analysis and mapping.
• Intermediate proficiency with CADD and 3D/4D drafting tools used in civil site and water resources design.
• Solid understanding of engineering design principles, particularly related to stormwater, drainage, and conveyance systems.
• Intermediate knowledge of hydraulics and hydrology relevant to stormwater and civil-site work.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, etc.).
• Solid working knowledge of design support tools such as mathematical models, scripting languages, and other analytical tools.

Amount of Travel Required

10% or less

EEO Statement

We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Background Check and Drug Testing Information CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as “CDM Smith”) reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing. Massachusetts Applicants It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Pay Range

Min USD $68,370.00
Max USD $112,840.00

Visa Sponsorship

No