Environmental Engineer - Drinking Water​/Conveyance

Position: Environmental Engineer - Drinking Water / Conveyance
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** Job Description*
* CDM Smith is seeking a collaborative and technically strong Environmental/Civil Engineer to support the delivery of drinking water or conveyance infrastructure projects across Texas and nationally.

This role combines water treatment and water/wastewater conveyance expertise, including pipelines, pump stations, storage, and treatment systems. You will contribute to projects of moderate to high complexity, supporting both design and project delivery while growing into technical leadership responsibilities.

What You'll Do

Support and lead the design and delivery of drinking water treatment facilities and conveyance systems, including pipelines (gravity and pressure), pump stations, and storage infrastructure.

Apply engineering principles in hydraulics, process modeling, and water quality analysis to develop effective design solutions.

Prepare, review, and contribute to engineering drawings, technical specifications, and design reports in accordance with firm standards and regulations.

Conduct site visits, field investigations, and design evaluations to ensure alignment with project requirements and local conditions.

Collaborate with multi-disciplinary project teams to execute projects efficiently and effectively.

Contribute to proposal development and client engagement efforts, supporting responses to RFPs and building relationships with clients.

Assist in technical documentation, knowledge sharing, and development of white papers or technical reports.

Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior staff, supporting team development and project success.

** Qualifications*
* Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental or Chemical Engineering or related discipline.

Professional engineering (PE) license.

7 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.

** Preferred Qualifications*
* Experience in both drinking water treatment and conveyance (pipelines, pump stations, storage).

Exposure to process modeling, water quality analysis, or hydraulic modeling tools.

Familiarity with alternative delivery methods (design-build, etc.)

Master's degree

** Skills & Abilities*
* Working knowledge of hydraulic modeling, water treatment processes, and civil infrastructure design principles.

Familiarity with federal, state, and local regulations related to water infrastructure project.

Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively on multi-disciplinary teams and with clients.

Ability to manage multiple tasks and contribute to project delivery in a fast-paced consulting environment.

Interest in growing technical expertise across both treatment and conveyance disciplines.

** Amount of Travel Required*
* 10% or less

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