Environmental Engineer 5 - Cost Estimating

CDM Smith; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 91,478 - 160,118; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking an experienced Environmental Engineer (Level 5) with a strong emphasis on cost estimating to lead detailed cost models for environmental remediation and civil works across planning, design, and construction.

You will drive estimates using MCACES and advanced Excel models, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, perform risk analyses, support bids and approvals, and contribute to value engineering and lifecycle cost assessments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental or Chemical Engineering; PE license.
• 7 years of related engineering and cost-estimating experience.
• Travel domestically and internationally may be required.
• Equivalent experience considered in lieu of degree.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of detailed cost estimates for remediation and civil projects.
• Develop estimates during CERCLA and RCRA studies including life-cycle costs.
• Prepare estimates to support authorization, budgeting, and bid evaluations.
• Use MCACES, MII and advanced Excel models for defensible estimates.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate designs into cost models.
• Participate in value engineering and risk analysis; support decision-making.
• Support construction phase activities including change orders and cost tracking.

Skills

Cost estimating

MCACES MII

Excel modeling

Risk analysis

Cost modeling

Education

PE license

Civil/Environmental/Chemical Eng degree

Tools

MCACES MII

Excel

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a highly experienced Environmental Engineer (Level 5) with a strong emphasis on cost estimating to support complex environmental remediation and civil works projects. This role will lead the development of detailed cost estimates across all phases of project delivery, including planning, feasibility study, design, and construction.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of detailed cost estimates for environmental remediation and civil infrastructure projects.
• Develop cost estimates during CERCLA and RCRA feasibility studies, including evaluation of remedial alternatives and lifecycle cost comparisons.
• Prepare cost estimates to support project authorization, budgeting, and contractor bid evaluations.
• Utilize cost estimating tools such as Micro-Computer Aided Cost Estimating System (MCACES), Second Generation (MII) and advanced Excel-based models to generate accurate and defensible estimates.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate technical design elements into comprehensive cost models.
• Participate in value engineering studies to evaluate cost efficiencies and optimize project delivery.
• Provide cost risk analysis, assumptions documentation, and estimate validation to support decision-making.
• Support construction phase activities, including change order evaluations and cost tracking.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental or Chemical 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.

Driving Requirements

An appropriate and valid driver's license is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Superfund and hazardous waste site remediation, including contaminated soil and groundwater.
• Mining site remediation and complex terrain projects requiring slope stabilization, waste consolidation, and multi-layer cover systems.
• Civil infrastructure construction including floodwalls, levees, pump stations, pipelines, roads and bridges.
• Experience working with federal/state regulatory agencies.
• Experience in value engineering.
• Experience in risk-based cost estimating and probabilistic cost modeling.

Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated experience preparing cost estimates across planning, design, and construction phases.
• Strong working knowledge of CERCLA, RCRA, and environmental remediation processes.
• Strong understanding of site remediation methods and construction practices.
• Proficiency with cost estimating tools such as MCACES MII or equivalent platforms.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and documentation skills.

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.

Pay Range Min

USD $91,478.00

Pay Range Max

USD $160,118.00

Visa Sponsorship Available

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