CDM Smith

Environmental Engineer - Water Services Group

CDM Smith$80K — $120K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering.
  • Professional Engineering (PE) license required.
  • Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in the field.
  • Willingness to travel domestically or internationally as needed.
  • Equivalent additional experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and conduct water infrastructure design and treatment procedures.
  • Coordinate all phases of design for water treatment plants and systems.
  • Devise innovative solutions for water infrastructure challenges.
  • Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge management.
  • Prepare technical papers for publication and conference presentations.
  • Mentor junior staff and review their engineering work.
  • Collaborate with sales on proposals to meet client needs.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on impactful environmental projects.
  • Engagement in continuous learning and professional development.
  • Dynamic team-oriented work environment.
  • Chance to mentor and influence junior colleagues.
  • Exposure to both national and international projects.
Full Job Description
Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Environmental Engineer with a focus on water systems to join our dynamic team.

In this role, you will contribute to the design, implementation, and optimization of water treatment solutions that help safeguard our natural resources and ensure sustainable water management practices. With a solid foundation in environmental engineering principles, you will collaborate on a variety of challenging projects aimed at improving water quality, enhancing system efficiency, and addressing regulatory compliance.

If you're passionate about environmental sustainability and eager to make a meaningful impact on local communities, we encourage you to apply and be part of a forward-thinking organization committed to making a positive difference in the environment.

Main Responsibilities:

Planning and conducting water infrastructure design, including conveyance and treatment, requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection and substantial adaptation and modification of standard treatment procedures and criteria.

Coordinating detailed phases of work which includes preliminary design, detailed design, construction and start-up phases of a major water conveyance and treatment plant design and modifications, or in a total design project of moderate scope.

Devising new approaches to problems encountered and coordinating various technical aspects of water infrastructure design and implementation.

Contributing to firm's technical knowledge management system by developing white papers and technical design documentation of new or special case designs, studies, etc.

Submitting technical papers for publishing in technical journals and presenting at professional society conferences.

Serving as a technical mentor to junior staff by: reviewing work performed by entry level staff per CDM Smith QA/QC requirements; performing peer review of the work of junior engineers/scientists or technicians and providing technical feedback; and providing guidance on overall objectives, critical issues, and new concepts in support of various projects.

Collaborating with sales staff to develop proposals in response to current and potential client requests for proposal (RFPs) with particular attention to technical scope and for adherence to firm, industry, state, local and federal regulations and best practices.

Meeting with current and potential future clients to review their current and future project needs.

Assisting project managers and helping to establish key project milestones and monitoring budgets to assess profitability.

Serving as subject matter expert on various projects including but not limited to: water treatment plant design, pump station design, and/or water conveyance design, and the preparation of reports, plans, and specifications in support of such projects.

Providing Engineering Services during Construction including shop drawing review, contractor payment application review, RFI response, and record documents preparation.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental or Chemical 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.

Skills and 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.

Additional Pay Range Information

The pay range for this position is listed above. This pay range is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels for this position based on the geographic location assigned to the position. Please note that pay ranges vary based on geographic location. In addition to geographic location, the company considers several other factors when extending an offer including but not limited to the role, function and associated responsibilities, the candidate's work experience, education/training and key skills.

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.

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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Size
5,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1986

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