Environmental Engineer - Project Technical Leader - Water Services

CDM Smith; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 105,227 - 184,142; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith in Knoxville, Tennessee is seeking a Project Technical Leader to enhance the technical delivery of projects. This role involves collaborating with project managers, creating engineering designs, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Civil, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering, a PE license, and significant experience in the field. This position requires a valid driver’s license, and the role includes mentoring junior engineers.

Qualifications

• 10 years of related experience.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered.
• Valid driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive the technical vision of projects.
• Coordinate technical content for design and non-design projects.
• Perform site reviews and studies for design alignment.
• Mentor junior staff and develop them for future growth.

Skills

CADD 3D and 4D software

Engineering design principles

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Excellent verbal and written communication

Knowledge of regulations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering

Professional Engineering (PE) license

Job description

Job Description

The Project Technical Leader (PTL) role is an important role for the firm that will focus on key areas of technical delivery. As part of the Global Delivery Excellence Framework (GDEF), the PTL develops and drives the technical vision of the project working closely with the Project Manager (PM), and reports directly to the PM. The PTL is responsible for coordination of the technical content of both design and non-design projects, with a focus on preemptive, preventive and proactive approaches to delivery that mitigate circle backs. Additional responsibilities include creating water and wastewater treatment facilities, water and sewer systems, pipelines, pump stations, etc. engineering designs of basic to high complexity to meet client project requirements; reviewing draft designs and reports for compliance with federal, state and local regulations and signing off on completed designs; ensuring that firm policies and practices are followed on all designs; performing site reviews and studies as needed to ensure designs are aligned with location specifications; updating design requirements as necessary; contributing to the firm’s Technical Knowledge Management by developing white papers and technical design documentation; collaborating with sales staff to create proposals in response to RFPs; reviewing draft proposals for adherence to regulations and best practices; meeting with current and potential clients to review their future design needs; attending conferences and symposia to improve the visibility of the firm’s products and services; providing technical guidance and training to more junior staff; mentoring junior staff and developing them for future growth within the discipline and firm; may supervise the work of junior engineers on project work; and performing other duties as required.

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.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Driving Requirements

An appropriate and valid driver’s license is required.

Skills & Abilities

Expert knowledge of computer-assisted design and drafting (CADD) 3D and 4D software and practices; expert knowledge of engineering principles of design; expert 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

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), 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 Information

CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries reserve the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. For positions outside the United States, background checks will be conducted after interviews in accordance with country statutory law. Failure to pass a background investigation may result in employment being contingent or disqualified.

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.

Pay Range Min

USD $105,227.00

Pay Range Max

USD $184,142.00

Visa Sponsorship Available

No – this position does not support sponsorship in the United States (e.g., H-1B or TN visas).