Environmental Engineer - Civil​/Conveyance - Project Technical Lead

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Environmental Engineer - Civil/Conveyance - Project Technical Lead

Connecticut - Hartford

At CDM Smith, we are committed to tackling the complex challenges facing our water resources today. From designing innovative treatment processes to conducting thorough environmental assessments, your expertise will drive our mission to protect and enhance water quality standards.

• With general direction, creates evaluations and designs of basic to moderate complexity civil pipeline/conveyance projects including water and wastewater treatment facilities, water distribution systems, sanitary sewer and storm sewer systems, lead service line projects, pump stations, remediation sites, etc.
• May perform water quality analyses or system modeling. Performs calculations, data analysis, reporting for drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater utility related projects including resiliency, collection systems, drainage, flood management, outfalls, wetlands, stormwater management, sewer rehabilitation, etc.
• Performs site reviews and studies, as needed, to ensure designs are aligned with location specifications; updates design requirements as necessary.
• Prepares technical specifications and front-end contract documents for publicly bid design projects.
• Reviews draft designs and reports for compliance with federal, state and local regulations and signs off on completed designs.
• Contributes to regulatory compliance programs specifically including stormwater/MS4 related projects. Ensures that firm policies and practices are followed on all designs.
• Manages assessment and design activities in client-facing role, with ability to function as Task Manager or Project Technical Leader.
• Contributes to firm's Technical Knowledge Management by developing white papers and technical design documentation of new or special case designs, studies, etc. Submits technical papers and designs for publishing to technical journals.
• Collaborates with sales staff to create proposals in response to current and potential client requests for proposal (RFPs). Meets with current and potential future clients to review their current and future design needs. Attends conferences, symposia, etc. to improve the visibility of the firm's products and services in collaboration with applicable sales staff.
• Provides technical guidance and training to more junior staff. Mentors more junior staff and develops them for future growth within the discipline and firm. May supervise the work of junior engineers on project work.
• Performs other duties as required.

• 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.

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

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,…