Senior Engineer - Regional Team Leader

CDM Smith is a global leader in design, program management, and construction services. We deliver innovative solutions across water, infrastructure, environmental, and transportation sectors. We are seeking a Regional Team Leader (RTL) to lead our Water Services Group in the North Central Region.

The Regional Team Leader is responsible for guiding a team of engineers and technical professionals. This role emphasizes team development, operational excellence, and high-quality project delivery.

• Support team members in their career growth through mentoring, coaching, and performance feedback.
• Facilitate participation in the Career Compass Mentoring Program.
• Recognize and celebrate key milestones such as promotions, certifications, and anniversaries.
• Conduct timely and constructive performance reviews in collaboration with project managers and technical mentors.

• Oversee project delivery, resource planning, and workload distribution.
• Monitor and drive profitability and utilization targets.
• Ensure compliance with quality assurance, health and safety, and required training protocols.
• Approve timesheets and expense reports promptly.

• Recruit, interview, and onboard new team members in alignment with project needs and growth objectives.
• Foster a culture of inclusion, engagement, and accountability.

• Promote collaboration through Communities of Practice.
• Encourage the use and development of intellectual property and best practices.

• Ensure high standards of work quality and client satisfaction.
• Support business development and proposal efforts in coordination with the Technical Delivery Manager (TDM).

If you are driven to build a motivated and high-performing team while also contributing to project technical delivery, we invite you to consider this pivotal role!

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental or Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
• Professional engineering (PE) license.
• 10 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.

• Promotes a culture of collaboration, quality, and leading by example through CDM Smith’s Vision and Core Values.
• Strongly demonstrates CDM Smith’s Leadership Competencies of Promoting a High-Performance Culture, Trust and Accountability, Building Alliances, and Continuous Improvement.
• Drives staff engagement, retention, hiring and development within the group.
• Possesses strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Is an exemplary service provider to both our external and internal clients.
• Demonstrates a strong understanding of the business (e.g., utilization, project profitability, overhead, staffing, etc.).

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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.

EEO Statement: 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.