Environmental Engineer - Water Services Group

CDM Smith; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 100,194 - 175,365; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is looking for an experienced Environmental Engineer in Fairfax, Virginia, to join their team. You will be responsible for designing and implementing systems for water and wastewater treatment, ensuring compliance with regulations and improving water quality.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and a PE license, with at least 7 years of experience. This role offers a chance to impact local communities and engage in challenging projects.

Qualifications

• 7 years of related experience required.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Create engineering designs for water and wastewater treatment facilities.
• Review designs for compliance with regulations.
• Perform water quality analyses and modeling.
• Mentor junior staff and supervise their work.

Skills

CADD 3D and 4D software

Engineering principles of design

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Communication skills

Knowledge of regulations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental or Chemical Engineering

Professional Engineering (PE) license

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Environmental Engineer with a focus on water and wastewater systems to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will contribute to the design, implementation, and optimization of water and wastewater treatment solutions that help safeguard our natural resources and ensure sustainable water management practices. With a solid foundation in environmental engineering principles, you will collaborate on a variety of challenging projects aimed at improving water quality, enhancing system efficiency, and addressing regulatory compliance. If you are passionate about environmental sustainability and eager to make a meaningful impact on local communities, we encourage you to apply and be part of a forward‑thinking organization committed to making a positive difference in the environment.

Main Responsibilities

• Creates 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 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. 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.
• Professional engineering (PE) license.
• 7 years of related experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required; 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

• 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 communication skills.
• Expert knowledge of federal, state and local regulations.

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.

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

USD $100,194.00 – USD $175,365.00

Visa Sponsorship Available

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