Lead Wastewater Engineer & Project Team Leader

CDM Smith; North Carolina; On-site; USD 121,000 - 212,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a senior technical leader to oversee planning, evaluation, and design review of complex wastewater projects. You will collaborate with municipal and private clients to deliver high-quality engineering solutions, lead project teams, and mentor engineers.

Ideal candidates have a PE license, 12 years of related experience, and readiness to travel 20–40%. You will review designs, manage schedules, and ensure proactive client communication through all project phases, leveraging

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental or Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
• Professional engineering (PE) license.
• 12 years of related experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required, travel frequency contingent on duties and workload.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary project teams and mentor junior engineers.
• Review engineering designs and technical reports for quality and compliance.
• Manage project schedules, deliverables, and client communications.
• Coordinate work across internal and external stakeholders to ensure cost-effective solutions.

Skills

CAD 3D/4D

Engineering design principles

Microsoft Office

Verbal communication

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental/Chemical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a senior technical leader to oversee planning, evaluation, and design review of complex wastewater projects. You will collaborate with municipal and private clients to deliver high-quality engineering solutions, lead project teams, and mentor engineers.

Ideal candidates have a PE license, 12 years of related experience, and readiness to travel 20–40%. You will review designs, manage schedules, and ensure proactive client communication through all project phases, leveraging