CDM Smith

Water/Wastewater Conveyance Design Engineer

CDM Smith$90K — $149K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental or Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
  • EIT certification or passing the FE exam (within 18 months of hire) if EIT is not obtainable.
  • 5 years of related experience.
  • Equivalently, additional directly related experience may substitute for a degree.
  • Willingness to travel domestically and/or internationally may be required.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct site visits and planning studies to evaluate client challenges.
  • Perform water quality and hydraulic analyses for infrastructure planning.
  • Collaborate on design drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
  • Support construction administration, including reviewing shop drawings.
  • Meet with clients to discuss existing systems and future project opportunities.
  • Partner with business development for proposal development and responses.
  • Attend industry events to enhance firm visibility and professional growth.

Benefits

  • Mentorship opportunities with senior staff.
  • Career growth and increasing responsibility within a collaborative environment.
  • Exposure to a diverse portfolio of impactful engineering projects.
  • Opportunities for publication in industry journals and forums.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Join our Providence team and help deliver impactful water and environmental infrastructure projects that improve communities and protect critical resources. In this role, you'll contribute to a diverse portfolio of engineering studies, planning efforts, and design projects that address some of today's most important water challenges. Your work may support drinking water treatment facilities, water reuse and resource recovery systems, water distribution networks, stormwater management programs, and wastewater collection infrastructure, including pipelines and pump stations.

Working alongside experienced engineers, scientists, and technical specialists, you'll be part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team solving complex engineering challenges. This position offers the opportunity to expand your technical expertise, take on increasing responsibility, and make a meaningful impact on projects that enhance environmental stewardship and community well-being.

What You Will Do
  • Conduct site visits, field reviews, and planning studies to evaluate client challenges and support the development of future project designs.
  • Perform water quality and hydraulic analyses and modeling to inform infrastructure planning and design decisions.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams to develop design drawings, specifications, and technical documentation for recommended infrastructure solutions.
  • Support construction administration activities, including reviewing shop drawings and responding to contractor requests for information (RFIs).
  • Meet with clients to discuss existing systems, future needs, and potential project opportunities.
  • Partner with business development and sales teams to support proposal development and responses to requests for proposal (RFPs).
  • Attend conferences, symposia, and industry events to increase visibility of the firm's capabilities and contribute to professional growth.
  • Prepare and submit technical papers, design documentation, and presentations for publication in industry journals and forums.
  • Engage in active mentoring relationships with senior staff to support professional development.
  • Provide mentorship and technical support to junior team members, helping develop future talent within the discipline and firm.
  • As appropriate, coordinate and oversee work performed by other engineering disciplines in support of project delivery.

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Skills & Abilities

  • Proficiency with Computer-Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) tools, including 3D and 4D design applications and workflows.
  • Strong command of engineering design principles, with the ability to apply them effectively to complex infrastructure projects.
  • High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word, for analysis, documentation, and reporting.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical information to project teams and stakeholders.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental or Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
  • Certification as an Engineer in Training (EIT) or passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam in states where an EIT is not obtainable (within 18 months of hire or promotion or transfer).
  • 5 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 $90,438.00
Pay Range Max

USD $149,219.00
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.
Learn more about CDM Smith
Size
5,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1986

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