Environmental Engineer - Project Technical Leader - Water/Wastewater

CDM Smith; Boca Raton (FL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Technical Leader to oversee the design and delivery of water treatment and reclamation projects. This role involves leading multi-discipline engineering teams, ensuring compliance with regulations, and mentoring junior engineers. You'll collaborate with clients and contribute to technical documentation, making a significant impact in the water resources sector. If you're passionate about engineering and want to work on meaningful projects that improve community water systems, this opportunity is for you. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and professional growth.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in engineering with a focus on water treatment.
• PE license required for compliance and design responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams in designing water treatment facilities and infrastructure.
• Review designs for compliance with regulations and perform site studies.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to technical documentation.

Skills

CADD 3D and 4D software

Engineering principles of design

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)

Verbal and written communication skills

Knowledge of regulations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental or Chemical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

41094BR

Requisition ID: 41094BR

Business Unit: TSU

Job Description:

Want to lead all the technical aspects of complex designs with a group of talented multi-discipline engineers? Then this job might be for you!

This position is for a Project Technical Leader based in Florida to assist in the delivery of water treatment facilities, water reclamation facilities or water resources projects of moderate to high complexity throughout the Southeast United States.

Responsibilities:

1. With high-level goals provided, leads teams to design and deliver water treatment facilities, and related water infrastructure. This may include process modeling through signing and sealing construction drawings as the engineer-of-record.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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. Proactively meets with current and potential future clients to review their current and future design needs. Attends conferences, symposia, etc. to improve the visibility of the firm's products and services in collaboration with applicable sales staff.
5. May act as a point of contact for external client and related industry contact. Collaborates with clients and government officials to clarify technical questions and provides updates to project management as necessary.
6. Provides technical guidance and training to more junior staff. Mentors more junior staff and develops them for future growth within the discipline and firm.
7. Performs other duties as required.

Job Title: Environmental Engineer - Project Technical Leader - Water/Wastewater

Group: WSO

Certification/License Requirements: Professional Engineer

Employment Type: Regular

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental or Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
2. Professional engineering (PE) license.
3. 10 years of related experience.
4. 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.
5. Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

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 is 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, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Job Site Location: Florida - Boca Raton

Amount of Travel Required: 15%

Assignment Category: Fulltime-Regular

Visa Sponsorship Available: No - We will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position

Skills and Abilities:

1. Expert Knowledge of computer assisted design and drafting (CADD) 3D and 4D software and practices.
2. Expert Knowledge of engineer principles of design.
3. Expert Knowledge of Microsoft business software (excel, word, etc.).
4. Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
5. Expert knowledge of federal, state and local regulations.

Work Location Options: Hybrid Work Options may be considered for successful candidate.