CDM Smith

Civil Engineer 5-Transit Site/Civil

CDM Smith$91K — $160K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
  • Professional Engineering (PE) license required.
  • 7 years of related experience needed.
  • Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D and model-based design principles.
  • Strong familiarity with federal, state and local regulations.

Responsibilities

  • Produce complete PS&E and construction drawing packages.
  • Develop detailed site civil design including grading and drainage.
  • Conduct utility coordination and prepare relocation drawings.
  • Apply advanced AutoCAD Civil 3D for effective design management.
  • Develop engineer's cost estimates and prepare technical specifications.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for career growth in a stable company.
  • Hybrid work arrangement available.
  • Exposure to a variety of transit and infrastructure projects.
  • Flexible travel requirements - 10% or less.
  • Collaborative work environment with multidisciplinary teams.
Full Job Description
We are seeking a hands-on Site/Civil Transit Engineer to support the planning, design, and delivery of transit and infrastructure projects. This role is ideal for an engineer who thrives in producing complete, bid-ready PS&E packages, works efficiently in AutoCAD Civil 3D, and is comfortable coordinating across disciplines, utilities, and agencies. You'll play a key role in advancing projects through design development, QA/QC, agency reviews, and procurement, contributing technically while helping ensure quality, constructability, and schedule. Key Responsibilities PS&E / Construction Document Production Produce complete PS&E and construction drawing packages, including: Plan & profile sheets Typical sections and site-specific details Utility coordination and relocation drawings Signing & striping, ADA ramp details, MOT/staging plans Develop bid-ready construction packages and respond to contractor questions during procurement Site Civil & Transit Design Perform detailed site civil design, including: Grading, drainage, stormwater management, and utility layout Pavement design, curb & gutter, and earthwork calculations Develop erosion control plans, stormwater BMPs, and site-specific construction details Support transit-related infrastructure such as stations, facilities, corridors, and supporting site elements Civil 3D & Model-Based Design Apply advanced AutoCAD Civil 3D capabilities, including: Surfaces, alignments, corridors, pipe networks, and grading objects Efficient corridor, surface, and data management Complex grading scenarios and coordination with stormwater modeling Utilize model-based plan production and manage sheet sets efficiently to support PS&E delivery Cost Estimates, Specs & Agency Coordination Develop engineer's cost estimates (OPCC and PS&E level) Prepare and coordinate technical specifications Coordinate with utilities, municipalities, and agencies throughout design Support QA/QC reviews and address comments during agency review cycles Skills & Abilities Expert Knowledge of computer assisted design and drafting (CADD) 3D and 4D software and practices. Expert Knowledge of engineer principles of design. Expert Knowledge of Microsoft business software (excel, word, etc.). Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Expert knowledge of federal, state and local regulations. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering or related discipline. Professional engineering (PE) license. 7 years of related experience. 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. Preferred Qualifications *Experience producing complete PS&E / construction drawing packages, including:Plan, profile, typical sections, details*Utility coordination drawings*Signing & striping, ADA ramp details, and staging plans*Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, including:Surfaces, corridors, alignments, pipe networks, grading objects*Efficient model-based plan production and sheet set management*Strong experience developing engineer's cost estimates (OPCC, PS&E level) and technical specifications*Familiarity with state DOT and municipal design standards, with ability to quickly adapt to new agency criteria*Experience supporting projects through design development, QA/QC, and agency review cycles*Experience in site civil design, including:Grading, drainage, stormwater management, and utility layout*Pavement design, curb and gutter, and earthwork calculations*Advanced Civil 3D capabilities in:Complex grading scenariosPipe networks and stormwater modeling coordinationEfficient corridor and surface management*Experience developing site-specific construction details, erosion control plans, and stormwater BMPs*Familiarity with TDOT, municipal, and utility provider standards for permitting and design*Experience preparing bid-ready construction packages and responding to contractor questions during procurement#LI-MS1#LI-HYBRID Amount of Travel Required 10% or less Pay Range Min USD $91,478.00 Pay Range Max USD $160,118.00 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.

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.
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5,000 employees
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Founded
1986

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