Environmental Engineer - Water​/Wastewater Design

Position: Environmental Engineer - Water / Wastewater Design
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* ** Requisition :*
* 45105

** Business Unit:*
* TSU

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* Job Description:

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* Join CDM Smith's Houston team and build your career in the water and wastewater industry alongside industry‑leading experts.

You will have the opportunity to work on some of the region's largest and most complex water infrastructure projects, while benefiting from strong technical mentorship, professional development, and clear paths for growth.

In this role, you'll contribute to the planning and design of water, wastewater, and environmental infrastructure projects, working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and supporting projects from concept through delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Under limited supervision, develop engineering designs of basic to moderate complexity for water and wastewater treatment facilities, water and sewer systems, pipelines, pump stations, remediation sites, and solid waste facilities.

Review design documents and technical reports to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as firm standards and best practices.

Conduct site visits, field reviews, and technical studies to confirm design assumptions and location‑specific requirements.

Update design criteria and technical requirements as project needs evolve.

Perform water quality analyses and modeling to support planning and design decisions.

Contribute to the firm's Technical Knowledge Management (TKM) program by developing white papers, documenting innovative or specialized designs, and sharing lessons learned.

Prepare and submit technical papers, design documentation, and presentations for publication in industry journals and forums.

Collaborate with business development and sales teams to support proposals and responses to requests for proposal (RFPs).

Review proposal content for technical accuracy, regulatory compliance, and alignment with industry best practices.

Meet with current and prospective clients to understand project needs and support relationship development.

Attend conferences, symposia, and industry events to support professional growth and increase visibility of the firm's capabilities.

Provide technical guidance, training, and mentorship to junior staff, supporting their development within the discipline and firm.

May supervise and review the work of junior engineers on assigned projects.

Perform other duties as needed to support successful project delivery.

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* Job Title:

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* Environmental Engineer - Water / Wastewater Design

** Group:*
* WSO

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* Employment Type:

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* Regular

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* Minimum Qualifications:

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* Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental or Chemical Engineering or related discipline.

Certification as an Engineer in Training (EIT) or passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam in states where an EIT is not obtainable (within 18 months of hire or promotion or transfer).

5 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.

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* Preferred Qualifications:

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* Experience presenting technical concepts to municipal clients through written reports and presentations.

** 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…