Environmental Engineer - Water Services

CDM Smith

Lancaster (Lancaster County)

On-site

USD 75,213 - 124,134

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking an engineer specialized in water and wastewater treatment facilities. This role involves creating engineering designs and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering and at least 3 years of relevant experience.

Additional qualifications include expert knowledge of CAD software and Microsoft Office. The position offers a competitive salary, with a pay range between $75,213 and $124,134, depending on experience.

Qualifications

3 years of related experience.
Domestic and/or international travel may be required; frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties and project demands.

Responsibilities

Creates engineering designs for water and wastewater treatment facilities.
Reviews designs for compliance with regulations.
Performs site reviews to ensure design alignment with specifications.
Provides technical guidance and training to junior staff.

Skills

Expert knowledge of Computer Assisted Design and Drafting (CADD) 3D and 4D software and practices

Solid knowledge of engineering principles of design

Expert knowledge of Microsoft business software (Excel, Word, etc.)

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Education

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

Job description

Job Description

Under limited supervision, creates basic to moderate complexity water and wastewater treatment facilities, water and sewer systems, pipelines, pump stations, remediation sites, solid waste facilities, etc. engineering designs to meet client project requirements.
Reviews draft designs and reports for compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
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 the firm’s Technical Knowledge Management 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 proposals (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. to improve the visibility of the firm's products and services in collaboration with applicable sales staff.
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.
Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental or Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
3 years of related experience.
Domestic and/or international travel may be required; frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties and project demands.
Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Skills & Abilities

Expert knowledge of Computer Assisted Design and Drafting (CADD) 3D and 4D software and practices.
Solid knowledge of engineering principles of design.
Expert knowledge of Microsoft business software (Excel, Word, etc.).
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Travel Requirement

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.

Background Check & Drug Testing

CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions & subsidiaries reserve the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but will not precede an interview.

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.

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