Job Description
CDM Smith is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Environmental Engineer to join our Water Services team. This position will focus on the design, development, and optimization of water distribution systems, sewer systems, and water mains to ensure clean water delivery and effective wastewater management. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in system design, sizing, and evaluation of sustainable water infrastructure solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
Design & Planning: Develop and design water distribution systems, sewer systems, and stormwater systems to ensure safe, reliable, and sustainable conveyance systems.
System Optimization & Management: Analyze and optimize the performance of existing water distribution and sewer systems. Conduct assessments and provide solutions for system improvements such as leak detection, infiltration and inflow analysis, and sanitary sewer evaluation surveys.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure that designs and operations comply with federal, state, and local environmental regulations, including EPA standards and local water quality guidelines.
Hydraulic Modeling: Utilize hydraulic models and simulations to evaluate water flow, pressure, and distribution within water mains and sewer systems.
Task Management: Lead and manage the engineering aspects of water distribution and sewer system projects, including delegating to junior staff, presenting to clients, and managing task level budgets.
Infrastructure Assessment: Conduct assessments of water mains, sewer systems, and related infrastructure to identify maintenance needs, upgrades, or replacement.
Data Collection & Reporting: Collect data from various monitoring systems including flow meters, sampling events, and pump station data to produce technical reports on water quality, system performance, and environmental impact.
Collaboration: Work closely with other engineering teams, environmental scientists, and clients to integrate sustainable practices into the design and management of conveyance systems.
Minimum 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.
EEO Statement
We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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Our employees are the heart of our company. As an employer of choice, our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee. We value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world-class solutions and bring diverse perspectives. Join our team, and together we will make a difference and change the world.
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.
Background Check and Drug Testing Information
CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as "CDM Smith") reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.
