Senior Civil Engineer (PE) – Water & Drainage Design

CDM Smith; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking an engineer to design civil, environmental, or mechanical systems, including site layout, drainage, hydraulics, water distribution, and storage. You will sign off on complex designs and mentor junior staff.

The role requires a PE license and 7 years of related experience, with travel up to 40%. Domestic and international travel may be required depending on project needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Professional engineering (PE) license.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Reviews draft designs for compliance with federal, state and local regulations.
• Ensures that firm policies and practices are followed on all designs.
• Performs site reviews and studies to ensure designs are aligned with location specifications.
• Updates design requirements as necessary.
• Contributes to firm's TKM by developing white papers and technical design documentation, studies, etc.
• Submits technical papers and designs for publishing to technical journals.
• Collaborates with sales staff to create proposals in response to current and potential client requests for proposal (RFPs).
• Reviews draft proposals for adherence to firm, industry, state, local and federal regulations and best practices.
• Meets with current and potential future clients to review their current and future design needs.
• Attends conferences to improve the visibility of the firm's products and services.
• Provides technical guidance and training to more junior staff.
• Mentors more junior staff and develops them for future growth within the discipline and firm.
• May supervise the work of junior engineers on project work.

Skills

CADD 3D/4D

Engineering design principles

Microsoft Office

Verbal & written communication

Regulatory knowledge

Education

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

PE license

Tools

CADD

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking an engineer to design civil, environmental, or mechanical systems, including site layout, drainage, hydraulics, water distribution, and storage. You will sign off on complex designs and mentor junior staff.

The role requires a PE license and 7 years of related experience, with travel up to 40%. Domestic and international travel may be required depending on project needs.