Environmental Engineer - Pump Station and Conveyance

Job Responsibilities

• Creating and signing off on basic to highly complex engineering designs for conveyance systems, including drawings and technical specifications for pipelines, storage tanks, turnout and diversion structures, collection and distribution systems, treatment plants, and pump stations.
• Applying hydraulic modeling techniques and tools to support the design and analysis of conveyance systems including surface hydrology, pressure and gravity piping systems.
• Contributing to site design activities including facility location, grading, and paving plans.
• Inspection and condition assessment of existing systems, making recommendations for rehabilitation or replacement, and putting together pipe rehabilitation projects for bidding.
• Knowledge of different pipe materials and application of trenchless construction methods.
• Reviewing draft designs for compliance with federal, state and local regulations and standards.
• Developing permitting plans, applications and coordination with City Departments for work in the right-of-way, building and construction.
• Implementing rigorous quality processes and ensuring compliance with firm standards.
• Collaborating with sales staff to create proposals in response to current and potential client requests for proposal (RFPs).
• Meeting with current and potential future clients to review their current and future design needs.
• Submitting technical papers and attending conferences, symposia, etc. to improve the visibility of the firm’s products and services to current and potential clients.
• Contributing to the firm’s knowledge management by developing white papers and technical design documentation of new or special case designs and studies.
• Providing technical guidance and training to more junior staff; mentoring junior staff and developing them for future growth within the discipline and firm.
• Supervising the work of junior engineers on project work.

• 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.

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

10% or less.

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 Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries are 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, physical or mental disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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.

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