Senior Civil Engineer: Design Lead & Mentorship

CDM Smith; Newark (DE); On-site; EUR 81,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Senior Civil/Environmental/Mechanical Engineer in the United States to lead complex site design, drainage, hydraulics, and water systems. You will review drafts, ensure compliance with regulations, and guide project teams from concept to deliverables.

You will mentor junior staff, contribute to technical papers, and engage with clients to understand design needs, attend conferences, and develop proposals in response to RFPs. Travel up to 40% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering.
• PE license and 7 years of related experience.
• Willingness to travel up to 40%.

Responsibilities

• Reviews draft designs for compliance with federal, state and local regulations.
• Provides technical guidance and training to more junior staff.
• Mentors more junior staff and develops them for future growth.
• May supervise the work of junior engineers on project work.
• Collaborates with sales staff to create proposals in response to current and potential client requests for proposal (RFPs).
• Attends conferences, symposia, etc. to improve the visibility of the firm's products and services.

Skills

CADD 3D/4D

Engineering design principles

MS Office suite

Verbal and written communication

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a Senior Civil/Environmental/Mechanical Engineer in the United States to lead complex site design, drainage, hydraulics, and water systems. You will review drafts, ensure compliance with regulations, and guide project teams from concept to deliverables.

You will mentor junior staff, contribute to technical papers, and engage with clients to understand design needs, attend conferences, and develop proposals in response to RFPs. Travel up to 40% may be required.