Job Description

At CDM Smith, you'll have the opportunity to help solve some of the world's most complex water challenges while working alongside passionate technical experts who are shaping the future of resilient communities. Whether you're advancing climate adaptation strategies, designing critical infrastructure, or mentoring the next generation of engineers, your work will make a measurable impact for clients and the communities they serve.

In this role, you will:

• Lead the planning, analysis, modeling, and design of complex water resources projects, helping clients solve some of their most challenging issues related to flood risk, stormwater management, climate resilience, watershed planning, dams, coastal systems, ecosystem restoration, water supply, and related infrastructure.
• Apply your technical expertise and engineering judgment to develop creative, sustainable, and forward-thinking solutions that create lasting value for clients and communities.
• Serve as a trusted technical advisor, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality projects that improve the way communities manage and protect their water resources.
• Sign and seal engineering documents, plans, and technical deliverables as Engineer of Record, when appropriate.
• Mentor and support the next generation of engineers by sharing knowledge, providing technical guidance, and fostering professional growth.
• Help elevate technical excellence by reviewing engineering work, ensuring quality, and promoting best practices across project teams.
• Build and strengthen relationships with existing and prospective clients, gaining a deep understanding of their priorities and helping shape innovative solutions to meet their future needs.
• Partner with project managers and business development teams to develop winning strategies, technical approaches, and proposals for exciting new opportunities.
• Advance the profession through thought leadership, including technical publications, conference presentations, webinars, white papers, and participation in industry organizations.
• Contribute to a culture of innovation by exploring emerging technologies, advancing technical practices, and sharing knowledge across our global network of experts.
• Represent the firm at industry events, conferences, and client engagements, helping showcase the meaningful impact of our work and the expertise of our teams.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

• Work on projects that help communities adapt to climate change, strengthen critical infrastructure, and improve environmental outcomes.
• Collaborate with nationally recognized technical experts across a wide range of water resources disciplines.
• Tackle complex challenges that push the boundaries of innovation and engineering excellence.
• Expand your influence through mentoring, technical leadership, client engagement, and industry involvement.
• Build a career where your expertise directly contributes to sustainable and resilient communities.

Skills & Abilities

What You'll Bring

• A passion for solving complex water resources challenges through the application of advanced engineering, data analytics, and digital technologies.
• Deep experience leveraging GIS, spatial analysis, and visualization tools to support planning, design, and decision-making.
• Expertise in modern design platforms and 3D/4D modeling technologies that enhance project collaboration and delivery.
• A strong foundation in engineering design and hydraulic principles, coupled with the ability to develop creative and practical solutions.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, enabling you to effectively engage with clients, technical teams, and project stakeholders.
• Fluency with today's digital workplace and project delivery tools, including Microsoft 365 applications and engineering software.
• Curiosity and adaptability to embrace emerging technologies, automation, modeling tools, scripting languages, and data-driven approaches that improve project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Civil, Coastal or Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
• Professional engineering (PE) license.
• 10 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.

Amount of Travel Required

10% or less
Pay Range Min

USD $115,253.00
Pay Range Max

USD $201,677.00
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.