Project Technical Leader - Wastewater Focused

Overview

The Project Technical Leader (PTL) role is an important role for the firm that will focus on key areas of technical delivery. As part of the Global Delivery Excellence Framework (GDEF), the PTL develops and drives the technical vision of the project working closely with the Project Manager (PM), and reports directly to the PM.

• Coordinate the technical content of both design and non-design projects, with a focus on preemptive, preventive and proactive delivery approaches to mitigate rework.
• With high-level goals provided, create water and wastewater treatment facilities, water and sewer systems, pipelines, pump stations, etc., engineering designs of basic to high complexity to meet client project requirements.
• Review draft designs and reports for compliance with federal, state and local regulations and sign off on completed designs. Ensure firm policies and practices are followed on all designs. Perform site reviews and studies as needed to align designs with location specifications. Update design requirements as necessary.
• Contribute to the firm's Technical Knowledge Management by developing white papers and technical design documentation of new or special case designs and studies. Submit technical papers and designs for publishing to technical journals.
• Collaborate with sales staff to create proposals in response to current and potential client requests for proposal (RFPs). Review draft proposals for adherence to firm, industry, state, local and federal regulations and best practices.
• Meet with current and potential future clients to review their design needs. Attend conferences and events to improve the visibility of the firm’s products and services in collaboration with applicable sales staff.
• Provide technical guidance and training to junior staff. Mentor junior engineers and develop them for future growth within the discipline and firm. May supervise the work of junior engineers on project work.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental or Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license. 10 years of related experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required. Travel frequency contingent on duties, responsibilities and project demands.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Professional Engineer

10%

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

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.

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