Lead Transportation Hydraulic & Drainage Engineer

CDM Smith; Hickory (NC); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a lead hydraulic and drainage engineer to drive design for complex transportation projects, from highways to municipal infrastructure. You’ll own technical work, ensure regulatory compliance, seal designs, and mentor junior engineers.

The role requires a Civil/Transportation/Structural PE license, a bachelor’s degree, and about 7 years of related experience, with domestic travel as needed. CAD tools like MicroStation/ORD are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Transportation, or Structural Eng or equivalent.
• Professional engineer (PE) license.
• 7 years of related experience with transportation hydraulics and drainage.
• Willingness to travel domestically or internationally as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead hydraulic and drainage design for complex transportation projects.
• Review, approve, and seal designs in compliance with regulations.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical knowledge base.
• Support proposals, client meetings, and project development activities.
• Produce hydraulic reports, drainage studies, and design memoranda.

Skills

CAD proficiency

Regulatory knowledge

Strong communication

Project lifecycle management

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's in Civil/Transportation/Structural Eng

PE license

Tools

MicroStation

GeoPAK Drainage

OpenRoads Designer

AutoDesk products

ICPR

HY-8

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a lead hydraulic and drainage engineer to drive design for complex transportation projects, from highways to municipal infrastructure. You’ll own technical work, ensure regulatory compliance, seal designs, and mentor junior engineers.

The role requires a Civil/Transportation/Structural PE license, a bachelor’s degree, and about 7 years of related experience, with domestic travel as needed. CAD tools like MicroStation/ORD are essential.