Entry-Level Environmental Engineer: Water & Civil Projects

CDM Smith; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking an entry‑level Environmental, Water Resources, or Civil Engineer to join our Water Services Group. This role offers early‑career candidates the opportunity to apply their engineering skills to innovative and sustainable water projects while building technical expertise and growing within a dynamic team.

We look for candidates who can support site assessments, design development, and analyses using ArcGIS, Fathom, SWMM, and other software, gaining real‑world project

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental or Chemical Engineering or related discipline; 0 years experience; travel up to 10% may be required.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required; travel frequency contingent on duties.
• Equivalent additional related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Support site assessments, field investigations, and project studies.
• Assist with design development and adjust design parameters based on project requirements and field findings.
• Perform water quality analyses, hydraulic and hydrologic modeling, and other engineering analyses.
• Prepare technical reports, project documentation, presentations, and other deliverables for client meetings and industry conferences.
• Use ArcGIS, Fathom, SWMM, CADD, Excel, and other engineering software to support project design and analysis.
• Participate in fieldwork and construction management activities, exposure to full project lifecycle.

Skills

CADD

MS Office

Communication

Education

Civil, Environmental or Chemical Engineering degree

Tools

ArcGIS

Fathom

SWMM

Excel

CADD

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking an entry‑level Environmental, Water Resources, or Civil Engineer to join our Water Services Group. This role offers early‑career candidates the opportunity to apply their engineering skills to innovative and sustainable water projects while building technical expertise and growing within a dynamic team.

We look for candidates who can support site assessments, design development, and analyses using ArcGIS, Fathom, SWMM, and other software, gaining real‑world project