Discipline Leader - Groundwater Systems

Job Title

Discipline Leader - Groundwater Systems

Business Unit: TSU

Group: WSO

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Site

Location:

South United States

Travel Requirement: 15%

Visa Sponsorship:
None

Driver's License:
Valid driver's license required

Success candidate may be based in Texas, California or Florida.

If you have expertise in various groundwater systems and a desire to grow a discipline, this could be an excellent fit!

As a Discipline Leader, you will lead a team of multidisciplinary experts in the development of master plans and detailed designs for groundwater systems.

• With high-level goals provided, create basic to moderate complexity designs related to groundwater engineering; well drilling, well pumps, pumping stations, wellhead appurtenances, well design.
• Works on a variety of groundwater systems including brackish groundwater supply, Aquifer Storage Recovery (ASR), indirect potable reuse systems and Class 1 Injection Wells.
• Interface with civil, process mechanical, hydraulics, electrical and I&C disciplines, permitting and construction during design development and construction activities.
• Prepare and/or manage technical reports, letters, memoranda, drawings, specifications, and proposals.
• Ensure that firm’s policies and practices are followed on all work documents.
• Develop technical scopes of work for drilling, sampling and aquifer and geophysical testing work during projects.
• Contribute to firm’s TKM by developing white papers and technical design documentation of new or special case designs, studies, etc.
• Maintain client, industry and regulatory agency contacts; participate in relevant professional organizations; attend and present technical publications at industry events.
• Collaborate and engage in strategic planning with sales staff to create proposals in response to current and potential client requests for proposal.
• Act as the primary point of contact for external client and related industry contact.
• Support project delivery team through interpretation of technical and regulatory issues, assisting with project scoping and budgeting, and achieving client satisfaction.
• Provide technical guidance and training to more junior staff.
• Mentor more junior staff and develop them for future growth within the discipline and firm.
• May supervise the work of junior staff on project work.

• Bachelor's degree in Science or related discipline.
• Registration as a licensed Professional Geologist, as certified by ASBOG, within the resident state, if available, or a surrounding state, if not, is required for geologist positions. PE license required for those with a water resources background.
• 12 years of related experience (Hydrogeologist or Water Resource Engineer).
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a college degree.
• 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.

• B.S. in Geology with a M.S. preferred.
• Texas Professional engineering (PE) license with a Water Resources background or ability to obtain a registration within six months.
• Experience in groundwater engineering including municipal groundwater supply systems.
• Ability to work on a variety of groundwater systems including brackish groundwater supply, Aquifer Storage Recovery (ASR), indirect potable reuse systems and Class I injection well systems.
• Ability to participate in active drilling field work.
• Ability to work on technical team with other disciplines to develop master planning and detailed design of groundwater systems.
• Experience with regulatory approval/permitting for groundwater systems.
• Experience or exposure with selection of corrosion resistant materials, downhole control valves or other recharge control systems, booster pump stations.

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.