Civil Engineer 4-Transportation

CDM Smith; Reno (NV); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Task Leader to oversee site design efforts for transportation projects nationwide. You will manage technical aspects, ensure regulatory compliance, and mentor junior staff while delivering comprehensive design packages from initiation to final design.

The role requires a Civil/Environmental/Mechanical Engineering background with EIT/FE credentials and about 5 years of related experience, with travel up to 10% and a hybrid work arrangement in the Reno area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering.
• EIT certification or FE exam within 18 months of hire/promotion/transfer.
• 5 years of related experience.
• Travel is domestic and/or international; frequency contingent on duties.
• Equivalent related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Lead site design projects nationwide as Task Leader.
• Manage technical aspects and drive the technical vision of projects.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and firm policies are followed.
• Conduct site inspections, proposals, and client meetings.
• Mentor junior staff and provide technical guidance.
• Develop design criteria, alignments, grading plans, utility and drainage plans, construction plans, construction specifications, and cost estimates.
• Write technical reports and perform site grading and drainage work.
• Coordinate utilities and perform hydrologic/ hydraulic analyses for stormwater.

Skills

CADD 3D/4D

Engineering design

Microsoft Office

Verbal & written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental/Mechanical Engineering

EIT or FE exam within 18 months

Job description

Company Overview

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Join Us! CDM Smith – where amazing career journeys unfold.

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.

Job Description

Roads less traveled? More like roads reimagined. The needs of transportation are calling. We're a team of trailblazers designing sustainable, connected journeys for a world on the move. Develop groundbreaking ideas that revolutionize how we travel. See your next become the map to now, where everyone gets there cleaner, faster, and smarter. As an integral member of this team, you will contribute to CDM Smith's success by:

Responsibilities

• Working as a Task Leader supporting site design projects nationwide.
• Managing technical aspects, ensuring accuracy, and driving the technical vision of projects.
• Ensuring compliance with regulations and that firm policies are followed
• Conducting site inspections, proposal creation, and client meetings
• Mentoring junior staff, offering technical guidance, and supervising their work
• Developing project design criteria, alignments, grading plans, utility and drainage plans, construction plans, construction specifications, and cost estimates
• Writing of technical reports
• Site grading and drainage
• Utility coordination
• Utility design (water, sewer, etc.)
• Paving and grading
• Erosion control and stormwater management
• Green Infrastructure and Geotechnical considerations
• Completing Hydrologic and Hydraulic analysis of drainage systems and design of stormwater management
• Delivering site design projects from initiation through final design

Skills & Abilities

Expert Knowledge of computer assisted design and drafting (CADD) 3D and 4D software and practices. Expert Knowledge of engineer principles of design. Expert Knowledge of Microsoft business software (excel, word, etc.). Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

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Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical 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.

Amount of Travel Required

10% or less

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 Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries are 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, physical or mental disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Background Check and Drug Testing Information

CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as “CDM Smith”) reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.

Massachusetts Applicants

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Pay Range Min

USD $78,645.00

Pay Range Max

USD $129,750.00

Additional Pay Range Information

CDM Smith is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. This pay range is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels for the geographic location assigned to the position. In addition to geographic location, a candidate’s salary is determined by several other factors including, but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, relevant work experience, skills, required certifications, and education/training.

Additional Compensation

• All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.

Visa Sponsorship Available

No-We will not support sponsorship in the United States, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position