Senior Engineer - Project Technical / Project Management

CDM Smith; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 100,214 - 175,365; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith seeks a senior engineer to design water and wastewater facilities and related systems, ensuring compliance with regulations and client requirements. You will mentor junior staff and collaborate with sales on proposals to respond to RFPs.

The role demands substantial experience in civil/environmental/chemical engineering, a PE license, and willingness to travel up to 10% domestically or internationally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil, environmental or chemical engineering or related field.
• PE license is required.
• At least 10 years of related experience.
• Ability to travel domestically or internationally as required.

Responsibilities

• Design water and wastewater facilities and related systems to client specs.
• Review designs for compliance with regulations and sign off.
• Mentor junior staff and guide project teams.
• Collaborate with sales to prepare proposals and respond to RFPs.
• Provide technical guidance and training to staff.

Skills

CAD 3D/4D

Engineering design

MS Excel

Verbal & written

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental or Chemical Eng

Job description

Job Description

• With high-level goals provided, creates water and wastewater treatment facilities, water and sewer systems, pipelines, pump stations, remediation sites, solid waste facilities, etc.
• Engineering designs of basic to high complexity to meet client project requirements.
• Reviews draft designs and reports for compliance with federal, state and local regulations and signs off on completed designs.
• 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.
• Performs water quality analyses and modeling.
• Contributes to firm's 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.
• Improves the visibility of the firm's products and services in collaboration with applicable sales staff.
• Performs other duties as required.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental or Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
• Professional engineering (PE) license.
• 10 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.

Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of computer assisted design and drafting (CADD) 3D and 4D software and practices.
• Knowledge of engineering principles of design.
• Knowledge of Microsoft business software (Excel, Word, etc.).
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Expert knowledge of federal, state and local regulations.

Amount of Travel Required

10% or less

Salary Range

USD $100,214.00 – USD $175,365.00

Visa Sponsorship

No – we will not support sponsorship in the United States, i.e., H‑1B or TN visas for this position.

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.

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.