Lead Environmental Engineer, Water & Wastewater Projects

CDM Smith; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith seeks a Project Technical Leader to drive the technical vision for water and wastewater projects, coordinating design content with the Project Manager and mentoring junior staff.

The role requires a Civil/Environmental/Chemical Engineering degree, PE license, and 10 years of related experience, with 20–40% travel anticipated. Opportunities for growth and contributing to world-class solutions are highlighted.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental or Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license required.
• 10+ years of related experience and ability to travel (20–40%)

Responsibilities

• Coordinate technical content of design and non-design projects under GDEF.
• Develop and drive the technical vision of projects with PM oversight.
• Review designs for regulatory compliance and sign off on completed work.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance
• Engage with clients and attend conferences to showcase firm capabilities

Skills

CAD 3D/4D software

Engineering design principles

MS Office (Excel/Word)

Communication (verbal & written)

Regulatory knowledge (federal/state)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental/Chemical Engineering

PE license

Job description

CDM Smith seeks a Project Technical Leader to drive the technical vision for water and wastewater projects, coordinating design content with the Project Manager and mentoring junior staff.

The role requires a Civil/Environmental/Chemical Engineering degree, PE license, and 10 years of related experience, with 20–40% travel anticipated. Opportunities for growth and contributing to world-class solutions are highlighted.