Water Resources Engineer

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Join Us! CDM Smith - where amazing career journeys unfold.

Imagine a place committed to offering an unmatched employee experience. Where you work on projects that are meaningful to you. Where you play an active part in shaping your career journey. Where your co-workers are invested in you and your success. Where you are encouraged and supported to do your very best and given the tools and resources to do so.

Where it's a priority that the company takes good care of you and your family.

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.

At CDM Smith, you'll have the opportunity to help solve some of the world's most complex water challenges while working alongside passionate technical experts who are shaping the future of resilient communities. Whether you're advancing climate adaptation strategies, designing critical infrastructure, or mentoring the next generation of engineers, your work will make a measurable impact for clients and the communities they serve.

In this role, you will:

• Lead the planning, analysis, modeling, and design of complex water resources projects, helping clients solve some of their most challenging issues related to flood risk, stormwater management, climate resilience, watershed planning, dams, coastal systems, ecosystem restoration, water supply, and related infrastructure.
• Apply your technical expertise and engineering judgment to develop creative, sustainable, and forward-thinking solutions that create lasting value for clients and communities.
• Serve as a trusted technical advisor, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality projects that improve the way communities manage and protect their water resources.
• Sign and seal engineering documents, plans, and technical deliverables as Engineer of Record, when appropriate.
• Mentor and support the next generation of engineers by sharing knowledge, providing technical guidance, and fostering professional growth.
• Help elevate technical excellence by reviewing engineering work, ensuring quality, and promoting best practices across project teams.
• Build and strengthen relationships with existing and prospective clients, gaining a deep understanding of their priorities and helping shape innovative solutions to meet their future needs.
• Partner with project managers and business development teams to develop winning strategies, technical approaches, and proposals for exciting new opportunities.
• Advance the profession through thought leadership, including technical publications, conference presentations, webinars, white papers, and participation in industry organizations.
• Contribute to a culture of innovation by exploring emerging technologies, advancing technical practices, and sharing knowledge across our global network of experts.
• Represent the firm at industry events, conferences, and client engagements, helping showcase the meaningful impact of our work and the expertise of our teams.

• Work on projects that help communities adapt to climate change, strengthen critical infrastructure, and improve environmental outcomes.
• Collaborate with nationally recognized technical experts across a wide range of water resources disciplines.
• Tackle complex challenges that push the boundaries of innovation and engineering excellence.
• Expand your influence through mentoring, technical leadership, client engagement, and industry involvement.
• Build a career where your expertise directly contributes to sustainable and resilient communities.

• A passion for solving complex water resources challenges through the application of advanced engineering, data analytics, and digital technologies.
• Deep experience…