Civil Engineer

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Job Description We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Mid‑Level Civil Engineer with a focus on water and wastewater systems to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will contribute to the design, implementation, and optimization of water and wastewater treatment solutions that help safeguard our natural resources and ensure sustainable water management practices. With a solid foundation in civil engineering principles, you will collaborate on a variety of challenging projects aimed at improving water quality, enhancing system efficiency, and addressing regulatory compliance.

We encourage you to apply if you are passionate about environmental sustainability and eager to make a meaningful impact on local communities.

• Under general supervision, create basic to moderate complexity engineering designs involving site layout development, site grading and drainage, hydraulics and hydrology calculations, water distribution systems, collection systems, storage tanks and impoundments, foundation designs, stormwater infrastructure and treatment, and occasionally single‑story structures.
• Review draft designs for compliance with federal, state, and local regulations; ensure firm policies and practices are followed on all designs; perform site reviews and studies as needed to align designs with location specifications; update design requirements as necessary.
• Contribute to the firm’s Technical Knowledge Management by developing white papers and technical design documentation of new or special case designs and studies; submit technical papers and designs for publishing to technical journals.
• Attend conferences, symposia, etc. to improve the visibility of the firm’s products and services in collaboration with applicable sales staff.
• Provide technical guidance and training to more junior staff; review the work of more junior staff.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 3 years of related experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.

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• Expert knowledge of computer‑assisted design and drafting (CADD) 3D and 4D software and practices.
• Solid knowledge of engineering principles of design.
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft business software (Excel, Word, etc.).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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.