Civil Engineer 5

CDM Smith; Lafayette (LA); Hybrid; USD 91,478 - 160,118; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonuses

Hybrid work options

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Civil Engineer 5 in Lafayette, Louisiana. The successful candidate will be responsible for intricate engineering designs and ensuring compliance with all local regulations. This role involves collaborating with clients and contributing to engineering documentation.

With a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in engineering and a Professional Engineer license, candidates should have at least 7 years of experience. The position offers hybrid work options and approximately 20% travel is required.

Qualifications

• 7 years of related experience required.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Experience with Heavy Civil projects such as dams, levees, site grading, and pipelines is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Creates and signs off on engineering designs.
• Reviews designs for compliance with regulations.
• Ensures adherence to firm policies.
• Performs site reviews to align designs with specifications.
• Develops technical design documentation.
• Mentors junior staff and supervises on project work.

Skills

Expert Knowledge of computer assisted design and drafting (CADD) 3D and 4D software and practices

Expert Knowledge of engineering principles of design

Expert Knowledge of Microsoft business software (Excel, Word, etc.)

Excellent verbal and written communications skills

Expert knowledge of federal, state and local regulations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Professional engineering (PE) license

Job description

Job Title

Civil Engineer 5

Group

ISO

Certification/License Requirements

Professional Engineer

Employment Type

Regular

Job Location

United States - Nationwide

Responsibilities

• Creates and signs off on basic to highly complex engineering designs involving site layout development, site grading, drainage, hydraulics and hydrology calculations, water distribution systems, collection systems, storage tanks and impoundments, foundation designs, stormwater infrastructure and treatment, and occasionally single-story structures.


• Reviews draft designs for compliance with federal, state and local regulations.


• Ensures that firm policies and practices are followed on all designs.


• Performs site reviews and studies, as needed, to ensure designs are aligned with location specifications.


• Updates design requirements as necessary.


• Contributes to firm TKM 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).


• Reviews draft proposals for adherence to firm, industry, state, local and federal regulations and best practices.


• 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.


• Performs other duties as required and 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.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Heavy Civil projects such as dams, levees, site grading, pipelines (open cut and/or trenchless), airport/airfield, etc.

Skills and Abilities

• Expert Knowledge of computer assisted design and drafting (CADD) 3D and 4D software and practices.


• Expert Knowledge of engineering principles of design.


• Expert Knowledge of Microsoft business software (Excel, Word, etc.).


• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.


• Expert knowledge of federal, state and local regulations.

EEO Statement

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.

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

• Minimum: $91,478


• Maximum: $160,118

Travel

Approximately 20% travel required.

Work Location Options

Hybrid Work Options may be considered for successful candidate.

Additional Compensation

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