Senior Civil Engineer (PE) – Water & Infrastructure Design

CDM Smith; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a PE-licensed Civil/Environmental/Mechanical Engineer to lead complex designs for water infrastructure, site planning, and related systems. You will guide junior staff, support proposals, and ensure compliance with regulations at various levels.

Travel 20%–40% may be required; on-site work with project teams on diverse assignments. You will contribute to design development, reviews, and technical publication when appropriate.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree required in Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license is required.
• 7 years of related engineering experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Review drafts for compliance with federal, state and local regulations.
• Ensure firm policies and practices are followed on designs.
• Perform site reviews to align designs with location specs.
• Update design requirements as needed.
• Develop technical papers and design documentation for TKMs or special studies.
• Publish technical papers in journals.
• Collaborate with sales to prepare proposals in response to RFPs.
• Review drafts of proposals for compliance with regulations and best practices.
• Meet with current and potential clients to review design needs.
• Attend conferences to showcase firm capabilities and projects.
• Provide technical guidance and training to junior staff.
• Mentor junior staff and prepare them for growth.
• May supervise junior engineers on project work.

Skills

CAD 3D/4D

Engineering design

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelors in Civil/Environmental/Mechanical Eng

PE license

Tools

CAD software

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a PE-licensed Civil/Environmental/Mechanical Engineer to lead complex designs for water infrastructure, site planning, and related systems. You will guide junior staff, support proposals, and ensure compliance with regulations at various levels.

Travel 20%–40% may be required; on-site work with project teams on diverse assignments. You will contribute to design development, reviews, and technical publication when appropriate.