Environmental Engineer - Water Services Group

CDM Smith • Full-time • Fairfax, Virginia, United States • $80k - $120k / year • 1m ago

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Environmental Engineer with expertise in water conveyance systems to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in designing, optimizing, and maintaining infrastructure solutions that ensure the efficient and sustainable movement of water. Your contributions will support projects focused on stormwater management, wastewater treatment,
and water distribution, all while adhering to environmental regulations and industry best practices. If you are passionate about water resource management and making a positive impact on environmental sustainability, we encourage you to apply and help us drive innovation in the water conveyance field.

Main Responsibilities:

Main responsibilities include:

Under limited supervision, study and develop basic to highly complex water and/or wastewater treatment facilities, water distribution and sewer systems, pipelines, pump stations, etc. engineering designs to meet client project requirements.

Reviews draft designs and reports for compliance with federal, state and local regulations. Ensures that firm policies and practices are followed on all studies and designs. Performs site evaluations, as needed, to ensure designs are aligned with client and local needs.

Contributes to firm's Technical Knowledge Management by developing white papers and technical design documentation of new or special case designs, studies, etc..

Collaborates with sales staff to create proposals in response to current and potential client requests for proposal (RFPs). Reviews draft proposals for adherence to firm, industry, state, local and federal regulations and best practices.

Meets with current and potential clients to review their current and future design needs. Attends conferences, symposia, etc. to improve the visibility of the firm's technical prowess in the industry and advance one's own network and knowledge.

This position is specifically looking for an individual with strong communication skills who can provide technical guidance and training to more junior staff.

This position will require an individual who can utilize their experience and skills to lead tasks on water and/or wastewater treatment projects. In particular, strong process/mechanical and hydraulics skills.

A critical need of this roll is also the desire to learn and grow with the firm. CDM Smith believes strongly in helping develop the best and brightest engineers and scientists. Therefore, we are looking for an individual who is interested in growing their technical and leadership skills to provide high quality products to our clients and the industry. As such, we are committed to the training and mentoring of this individual to help them as they grow into their ideal career path.

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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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.