Senior Civil Engineer – Water & Drainage Systems

CDM Smith; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 91,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith in Columbus, OH seeks a Senior Engineer to lead complex site layout, grading, hydraulics, water systems, and related designs. You will review compliance with regulations and mentor junior staff.

Travel may be required; you’ll collaborate with sales on proposals, publish technical papers, and contribute to client design discussions. A PE license and PE-level experience are essential for this senior role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license; 7 years of related experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required; frequency varies.

Responsibilities

• Reviews draft designs for compliance with regulations.
• Ensures firm policies on all designs are followed.
• Performs site reviews and studies to align with location specs.
• Updates design requirements as necessary.
• Develops white papers and technical design documentation for new/case studies.
• Submits technical papers and designs for journals.
• Collaborates with sales to create proposals (RFPs).
• Reviews draft proposals for adherence to regulations and best practices.
• Meets with clients to review design needs.
• Attends conferences to raise product visibility with sales.
• Provides technical guidance and training to junior staff; mentors.
• May supervise junior engineers on project work.

Skills

CADD 3D/4D

Engineering design

MS Office

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge

Education

PE license

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

CDM Smith in Columbus, OH seeks a Senior Engineer to lead complex site layout, grading, hydraulics, water systems, and related designs. You will review compliance with regulations and mentor junior staff.

Travel may be required; you’ll collaborate with sales on proposals, publish technical papers, and contribute to client design discussions. A PE license and PE-level experience are essential for this senior role.