Junior Environmental Engineer – Water Resources

CDM Smith; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 54,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking an entry-level Engineer to join our Water Services Group in the United States. You will support planning, design, and implementation of water and wastewater facilities, pipelines, and related infrastructure as part of a collaborative team.

You will gain hands-on experience across site assessments, design development, modeling, and fieldwork, with travel up to 10% and mentorship from seasoned professionals across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental or Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
• 0 years experience; travel may be required.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Support site assessments, field investigations, and project studies.
• Assist with design development and adjust design parameters based on project requirements and field findings.
• Perform water quality analyses, hydraulic and hydrologic modeling, and other engineering analyses.
• Prepare technical reports, project documentation, presentations, and other deliverables for client meetings and industry conferences.
• Use tools such as ArcGIS, HEC-RAS, SWMM, CADD, Excel, and other engineering software to support project design and analysis.
• Office and in-field coordination to support regional lead service line rehabilitation projects.
• Participate in fieldwork and construction management activities, providing exposure to projects throughout the full project lifecycle.

Skills

CAD 3D/4D

Engineering design principles

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental or Chemical Engineering

Tools

ArcGIS

HEC-RAS

SWMM

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking an entry-level Engineer to join our Water Services Group in the United States. You will support planning, design, and implementation of water and wastewater facilities, pipelines, and related infrastructure as part of a collaborative team.

You will gain hands-on experience across site assessments, design development, modeling, and fieldwork, with travel up to 10% and mentorship from seasoned professionals across multiple projects.