Environmental Engineer​/Project Technical Leader

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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 work with a diverse, dynamic team applying the latest technologies to analyze, assess, rehabilitate, renew, and expand critical water, sewer, stormwater, process, chemical, and conveyance systems. You’ll thrive in a supportive, collaborative, and mentorship-driven environment that encourages professional growth and continuous learning as you further your expertise.

We are currently seeking an Environmental Engineer/Project Technical Leader to play a critical role in supporting the Project Manager (PM) and ensuring strong technical delivery. Working under the PM’s overall project direction, the PTL develops and drives the technical vision, leads interdisciplinary coordination, and proactively manages the technical content to maintain quality, reduce rework, and prevent errors. The PTL also leads project workflow planning, enabling timely startup, aligning staffing with project needs, and helping the team meet budget and schedule requirements.

In contrast, PMs focus on project execution, including scope, schedule, budget management, client communication, and overall project delivery. While PMs guide how the project is delivered, PTLs guide how the engineering is done, ensuring that methods, decisions, and technical outputs meet the firm’s standards of excellence. Water-sector experience will be considered on an individual basis, but experience in the following bullets is preferred.

As a member of this team, you would contribute to CDM Smith’s mission by:

• Develop, review, and approve basic to moderately complex engineering designs for:
  Water and wastewater treatment facilities, Water and sewer systems, Pipelines and Pump station engineering.
• Ensure all project designs comply with state and local regulations.
• Apply firm policies, procedures, and best practices across all engineering deliverables.
• Conduct site visits, field reviews, and technical studies to verify design requirements and site-specific conditions.
• Update project design criteria as needed throughout project development.
• Contribute to CDM Smith’s technical leadership by preparing and submitting technical papers, abstracts, and conference presentations.
• Collaborate with sales and client service teams to prepare proposals in response to Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
• Meet with current and prospective clients to understand and support their evolving design and project needs.
• Represent CDM Smith at conferences and professional symposia to enhance visibility and foster client relationships.
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and training to junior staff; delegate tasks effectively and support staff development within the discipline.

• Demonstrated experience leading water-related engineering projects.
• Pro…