Senior Civil Engineer: Water & Infrastructure Design

CDM Smith; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 91,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking an experienced civil/environmental/ mechanical engineer to lead site layout, grading, hydraulics and water systems design on diverse projects. The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, client interaction and collaboration with sales and proposal teams.

Travel up to 20–40% may be required as part of project needs, with opportunities to mentor junior staff and contribute to firm-wide technical papers and design documentation.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Designs basic to complex engineering layouts including site grading, hydraulics, hydrology, water distribution and drainage systems.
• Review designs for compliance with regs and firm policies.
• Mentor junior staff and provide technical guidance; may supervise junior engineers.

Skills

CADD 3D/4D

Engineering design principles

MS Office

Verbal and written communication

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in Civil/Environmental/Mechanical Engineering

PE license

7 years related experience

Tools

none

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking an experienced civil/environmental/ mechanical engineer to lead site layout, grading, hydraulics and water systems design on diverse projects. The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, client interaction and collaboration with sales and proposal teams.

Travel up to 20–40% may be required as part of project needs, with opportunities to mentor junior staff and contribute to firm-wide technical papers and design documentation.