Junior Civil Engineer – Water & Site Design

Socket.dev; New York (NY); On-site; USD 73,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith in New York, NY seeks an entry-level engineer to assist with civil and water-related designs, on-site development, and infrastructure projects. You will gain exposure to hydrology, hydraulics, stormwater, and structural applications while learning through hands-on experience under supervision.

You will contribute to design deliverables, quality control, and knowledge-sharing efforts across teams, helping advance projects and professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering (0 years travel).
• Equivalent additional related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Basic knowledge of CAD and engineering design principles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).

Responsibilities

• Develop basic to complex site designs including grading, drainage, hydraulics and hydrology, water distribution and storage systems.
• Conduct site reviews and studies to evaluate conditions and update design requirements per project needs.
• Ensure designs comply with federal, state, and local regulations and company quality standards.
• Contribute to technical papers, design documentation, and materials for knowledge sharing.
• Prepare technical papers and designs for conferences and presentations.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

CADD 3D/4D

Engineering design principles

Microsoft Excel

Verbal & written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

CDM Smith in New York, NY seeks an entry-level engineer to assist with civil and water-related designs, on-site development, and infrastructure projects. You will gain exposure to hydrology, hydraulics, stormwater, and structural applications while learning through hands-on experience under supervision.

You will contribute to design deliverables, quality control, and knowledge-sharing efforts across teams, helping advance projects and professional development.