Senior Civil Engineer (PE) - Water & Civil Systems

CDM Smith; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 91,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a senior engineer to lead design projects in civil, environmental, or mechanical disciplines. You will develop site layouts, hydraulics, drainage, and water systems with CAD tools, while mentoring junior staff and ensuring compliance with regulations.

The role requires a PE license, approximately 7 years of related experience, and travel 20%–40% depending on project needs. You will collaborate with sales to respond to RFPs and present technical designs to clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering.
• PE license required; 7 years of related experience.
• Travel may be domestic and/or international; frequency depends on project workload.

Responsibilities

• Review designs for compliance with regulations.
• Provide guidance and training to junior staff.
• Mentor junior engineers and supervise project work as needed.
• Collaborate with sales to prepare proposals and respond to RFPs.
• Attend conferences to raise visibility of the firm’s products and services.

Skills

CADD 3D/4D software

Engineering design principles

Microsoft Office (Excel/Word)

Regulatory knowledge (federal/state)

Mentoring junior staff

Education

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

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Equivalent related experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a senior engineer to lead design projects in civil, environmental, or mechanical disciplines. You will develop site layouts, hydraulics, drainage, and water systems with CAD tools, while mentoring junior staff and ensuring compliance with regulations.

The role requires a PE license, approximately 7 years of related experience, and travel 20%–40% depending on project needs. You will collaborate with sales to respond to RFPs and present technical designs to clients.