Hydraulic Structures Engineer — Dams & Flood Projects

CDM Smith; Springfield (IL); Hybrid; USD 134,000 - 248,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Hydraulic Structures Engineer to advance design of flood protection and water-related facilities in a multidisciplinary team. You will analyze hydraulic structures, lead engineers, and contribute to project proposals and technical reports.

The role offers partial remote working schedules, opportunities for career growth, and collaboration across Environment, Industry, Transportation, and Water sectors on national projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Architectural or Structural Engineering.
• PE license and 10 years of related experience.
• Willingness to travel 20-40%.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and design hydraulic structures for flood control and water projects.
• Lead project teams with multi-disciplinary coordination.
• Prepare proposals, budgets and schedules.
• Review shop drawings and respond to contractor questions.
• Inspect structures and prepare reports.
• Present technical findings to clients and review boards.
• Support business development and mentoring.

Skills

Hydraulic structures

USACE standards

STAAD/SAP2000

3D finite element

CADD software

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's in Civil/Structural Eng

PE license

10+ years experience

Tools

STAAD

RISA

Enercalc

MathCad

SAP2000

LS-DYNA/ANSYS

AutoCAD 2D/3D

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a Hydraulic Structures Engineer to advance design of flood protection and water-related facilities in a multidisciplinary team. You will analyze hydraulic structures, lead engineers, and contribute to project proposals and technical reports.

The role offers partial remote working schedules, opportunities for career growth, and collaboration across Environment, Industry, Transportation, and Water sectors on national projects.