Civil Engineer - Water Services Group

CDM Smith; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 91,478 - 160,118; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer in the Town of Florida, NY to lead large-scale environmental restoration and infrastructure projects. The role demands extensive technical expertise and project management capabilities while coordinating multidisciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree and PE license, alongside 7 years of relevant experience. The pay range is between $91,478.00 and $160,118.00 annually, and the position allows for minimal travel.

Qualifications

• 7 years of related experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.
• Equivalent directly related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary design teams.
• Prepare engineering calculations and technical reports.
• Drive project schedules, deadlines, and deliverables.

Skills

Expert knowledge of engineering principles of design

Proficiency with civil engineering software

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Education

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

Professional Engineering (PE) license

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

BIM tools

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Civil Engineer to lead the design and delivery of large-scale environmental restoration, flood risk protection, and stormwater infrastructure projects. This role requires deep technical expertise, complex problem‑solving skills, strong project management capabilities, and the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams while serving as a trusted advisor to clients and stakeholders. The ideal candidate has supported or led civil/site engineering aspects of diverse projects, including Florida Everglades restoration, pump stations, drainage canals, reservoirs, stormwater treatment areas, storage facilities, and integrated water resource systems.

Responsibilities

1. Lead, coordinate, and collaborate with multidisciplinary design teams.
2. Lead the development of a design from project planning and research to preparation of design reports and construction documents.
3. Utilize advanced techniques for the analysis and design of specialized civil elements.
4. Prepare engineering calculations, technical reports, and permitting documentation.
5. Drive project schedules, deadlines, and deliverables.
6. Organize and lead project‑related meetings and presentations with internal team members, external consultants, owners/clients, and vendors.
7. Check work for accuracy and completeness, manage time to meet project budget and schedule.
8. Participate in constructability review.
9. Plan and execute QA/QC activities for individual projects.
10. Review and develop design standards and specifications related to civil design.
11. Creates and signs off on basic to highly complex engineering designs and construction documents involving site layout, grading, stormwater treatment areas, levees, canals, reservoirs, impoundments, and stormwater management systems.
12. Review draft designs for compliance with federal, state, and local regulations; update design requirements as necessary; perform site reviews and studies.
13. Contribute to firm's technical knowledge management by developing white papers and technical design documentation; submit for publishing to technical journals.
14. Collaborate with sales staff to create proposals in response to current and potential client RFPs; review draft proposals for adherence to regulations and best practices.
15. Meet with current and potential clients to review design needs; attend conferences and symposia to improve visibility of the firm's products and services.
16. Provide technical guidance and training to junior staff; mentor and develop them for future growth; supervise the work of junior engineers on project work.
17. Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license.
• 7 years of related experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required; frequency contingent on specific duties and project demands.
• Equivalent directly related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Skills & Abilities

Expert knowledge of engineering principles of design; proficiency with civil engineering software including hydrology/hydraulics design tools, AutoCAD Civil 3D, BIM tools, and design analysis programs; expert knowledge of civil engineering codes, standards, and regulatory compliance requirements; expert knowledge of Microsoft business software (Excel, Word, etc.); excellent verbal and written communication skills; expert knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations.

Travel Requirements

10% or less.

EEO Statement

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 and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or 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

CDM Smith reserves the right to require background checks and, for designated positions, drug testing after an offer of employment. Background checks will be conducted in the United States after an interview; timing for international positions will vary by country law. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. Additional background checks, motor vehicle records, or drug testing may be required during employment.

Massachusetts Applicants

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.

Pay Range

USD $91,478.00 – $160,118.00

Visa Sponsorship

Not available (no H‑1B or TN sponsorship).