Senior Civil Engineer – Design Lead & Mentorship (PE)

CDM Smith; Smyrna (DE); On-site; USD 91,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a qualified engineer for design and sign-off on complex projects including site layout, grading, hydraulics, hydrology, water distribution, and stormwater infrastructure. Responsibilities include ensuring regulatory compliance, updating design requirements, and contributing to technical journals.

Ideal candidates hold a PE license with 7+ years of experience in civil/environmental/mechanical engineering, and are prepared for travel as duties demand.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering
• PE license required; 7+ years of related experience
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as duties require
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree

Responsibilities

• Review draft designs for compliance with federal, state and local regulations
• Ensure designs follow firm policies and practices
• Perform site reviews and studies to align designs with location specs
• Develop design documentation and white papers
• Collaborate with sales staff to create proposals in response to RFPs
• Mentor junior staff and provide technical guidance as needed
• May supervise junior engineers on project work

Skills

CAD 3D/4D software

Engineering design principles

Microsoft Office

Verbal and written communication

Regulatory knowledge (federal/state)

Education

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

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

CADD tools

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a qualified engineer for design and sign-off on complex projects including site layout, grading, hydraulics, hydrology, water distribution, and stormwater infrastructure. Responsibilities include ensuring regulatory compliance, updating design requirements, and contributing to technical journals.

Ideal candidates hold a PE license with 7+ years of experience in civil/environmental/mechanical engineering, and are prepared for travel as duties demand.