Entry-Level Environmental Engineer: Water & Wastewater

CDM Smith; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 61,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking an entry-level Environmental, Water Resources, or Civil Engineer to join our Water Services Group in the United States. This early‑career role offers hands‑on experience designing water and wastewater facilities, sewer systems, and pipelines while learning from experienced engineers within a collaborative team.

You’ll gain exposure to multiple stages of the project lifecycle, supporting site assessments, analyses, modeling, and the preparation of technical reports and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental or Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
• 1 year of related experience; travel may be required.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience considered in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Support design and development of water and wastewater facilities and pipelines.
• Perform site assessments and field investigations for project design.
• Assist with water quality analyses, engineering calculations, and modeling.
• Adjust design parameters to meet project, site, and regulatory needs.
• Prepare technical reports, calculations, specifications, and documents.
• Develop drawings and maps using ArcGIS, HEC-RAS, SWMM, and CAD tools.
• Collaborate with teams and contribute to client presentations and conferences.
• Support construction management and fieldwork across project lifecycle.

Skills

CADD 3D/4D software

Engineering principles

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental/Chemical Eng

Tools

ArcGIS

HEC-RAS

SWMM

AutoCAD/CADD

Excel

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking an entry-level Environmental, Water Resources, or Civil Engineer to join our Water Services Group in the United States. This early‑career role offers hands‑on experience designing water and wastewater facilities, sewer systems, and pipelines while learning from experienced engineers within a collaborative team.

You’ll gain exposure to multiple stages of the project lifecycle, supporting site assessments, analyses, modeling, and the preparation of technical reports and