Hybrid Hydraulic Structures Engineer - Flood & Water Projects

CDM Smith; Virginia Beach (VA); Hybrid; USD 134,000 - 248,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Hydraulic Structures Engineer to design and review hydraulic structures such as dams, spillways, and canals. You will lead cross-disciplinary teams and contribute to proposals while ensuring compliance with USACE, USBR, FEMA and related standards.

The role involves travel and collaboration across environments including flood protection, water treatment, and transportation projects in the United States. Partial remote work is available and growth opportunities are strong.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Architectural or Structural Engineering or related discipline.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license required.
• 10 years of related experience; travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and design hydraulic structures for flood control and water resources projects.
• Lead project teams of structural engineers and coordinate with multi-disciplinary groups.
• Prepare proposals with scopes, budgets and schedules.

Skills

Hydraulic structures design

USACE/USBR/FEMA standards

Project leadership

STAAD/SAP2000

3D finite element modelling

CADD 2D/3D

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural/Architectural Engineering

PE license

10 years related experience

Tools

STAAD

RISA

Enercalc

MathCad

SAP2000

LS DYNA/ANSYS

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a Hydraulic Structures Engineer to design and review hydraulic structures such as dams, spillways, and canals. You will lead cross-disciplinary teams and contribute to proposals while ensuring compliance with USACE, USBR, FEMA and related standards.

The role involves travel and collaboration across environments including flood protection, water treatment, and transportation projects in the United States. Partial remote work is available and growth opportunities are strong.