CDM Smith

Civil Engineer 1 (2027 New Graduates!)

CDM Smith$72K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
  • 0 years of direct experience in civil engineering roles, but equivalent experience may substitute for education.
  • Basic knowledge of CADD 3D and 4D software and practices.
  • Understanding of engineering principles of design.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, etc.).

Responsibilities

  • Review designs for compliance with regulations and firm policies.
  • Perform site reviews and studies to align designs with specifications.
  • Contribute to Technical Knowledge Management by creating technical documentation.
  • Develop white papers and submissions for technical journals.
  • Assist in the creation of presentation materials for conferences.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for domestic and international travel (20%-40%).
  • Potential to engage in professional development through publishing and conferences.
  • Exposure to a variety of engineering projects within a collaborative team environment.
Full Job Description
Job Description

CDM Smith is seeking an entry-level Civil Engineer to join our Water Services Team in Carlsbad, CA!

Under direct supervision, creates basic complexity engineering designs involving site layout development, site grading and drainage, hydraulics and hydrology calculations, water distribution systems, collection systems, storage tanks and impoundments, foundation designs, stormwater infrastructure and treatment, and occasionally single-story structures.

In this role you can expect to:
  • Review draft designs for compliance with federal, state and local regulations, Ensuring that firm policies and practices are followed on all designs.
  • Perform site reviews and studies, as needed, to ensure designs are aligned with location specifications and updateing design requirements as necessary.
  • Contribute to firm's Technical Knowledge Management (TKM) by developing white papers and technical design documentation of new or special case designs, studies, etc..
  • Submit technical papers and designs for publishing to technical journals and may create or work with a team to create a poster or other presentation material for a conference.

Skills & Abilities

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 skills.
Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering or related discipline. 0 years. Domestic and/or international travel may be required. 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. Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
Amount of Travel Required

20% - 40%
Driving Requirements

An appropriate and valid driver's license is required.
Additional Pay Range Information

CDM Smith is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. This pay range is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels for the geographic location assigned to the position. In addition to geographic location, a candidate's salary is determined by several other factors including, but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, relevant work experience, skills, required certifications, and education/training.
Additional Compensation

All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.
Visa Sponsorship Available

No-We will not support sponsorship in the United States, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position
Agency Disclaimer

All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Talent Acquisition Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Talent Acquisition Team will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.
Pay Range Max

USD $120,349.00
Pay Range Min

USD $72,966.00

About CDM Smith

CDM Smith is an engineering and construction company that provides a wide range of services to clients in the public and private sectors. The company was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. CDM Smith offers services in areas such as water resources, transportation, environmental engineering, and more. The company is committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact. CDM Smith has offices throughout the United States and around the world.
Learn more about CDM Smith
Size
5,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1986

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