Junior Environmental Engineer – Water Systems

Socket.dev; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 54,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking an entry‑level Environmental, Water Resources, or Civil Engineer to join our Water Services Group and apply engineering skills to meaningful water and wastewater projects. You will gain a strong foundation for a career in the water industry with real‑world project experience.

As part of our team, you’ll work on planning, design, and construction delivery for water infrastructure, and collaborate with experienced professionals across the Water Services Group to develop

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support the development of engineering designs, calculations, plans, specifications, and technical documentation for water and wastewater projects.
• Assist with site assessments, field investigations, and project studies to inform design decisions.
• Perform water quality analyses, hydraulic and hydrologic modeling, and other engineering analyses under the guidance of experienced engineers.
• Review designs and project documents for compliance with client requirements and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Develop technical reports, presentations, and other project documentation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams and contribute to client meetings, presentations, and industry conferences.
• Utilize engineering and design tools such as ArcGIS, HEC‑RAS, SWMM, CADD, Excel, and other software to support project delivery.
• Participate in fieldwork and construction management activities, providing valuable hands‑on experience and exposure to the full project lifecycle.

Skills

CADD 3D/4D

Engineering principles

Excel (Microsoft Office)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental or Chemical Engineering

Tools

ArcGIS

HEC-RAS

SWMM

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking an entry‑level Environmental, Water Resources, or Civil Engineer to join our Water Services Group and apply engineering skills to meaningful water and wastewater projects. You will gain a strong foundation for a career in the water industry with real‑world project experience.

As part of our team, you’ll work on planning, design, and construction delivery for water infrastructure, and collaborate with experienced professionals across the Water Services Group to develop