Senior Environmental Engineer & Cost Estimator

CDM Smith; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking an Environmental Engineer (Level 5) in the United States to lead detailed cost estimates for environmental remediation and civil projects across planning, design and construction.

You'll use MCACES MII and advanced Excel models, collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, and contribute to cost risk analysis, value engineering and project decisions. Domestic and international travel up to 10% may be required. PE license and 7 years of experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental or Chemical Engineering; PE license; 7 years of related experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience considered in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of detailed cost estimates for environmental remediation and civil infrastructure projects.
• Develop cost estimates during CERCLA and RCRA feasibility studies, including evaluation of remedial alternatives and lifecycle cost comparisons.
• Prepare cost estimates to support project authorization, budgeting, and contractor bid evaluations.
• Utilize cost estimating tools such as MCACES, Second Generation (MII) and advanced Excel-based models to generate accurate and defensible estimates.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate technical design elements into cost models.
• Participate in value engineering studies to evaluate cost efficiencies and optimize project delivery.
• Provide cost risk analysis, assumptions documentation, and estimate validation to support decision-making.
• Support construction phase activities, including change order evaluations and cost tracking.

Skills

Cost estimating

CERCLA/RCRA knowledge

Remediation knowledge

Cost risk analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental/Chemical Engineering

PE license

Tools

MCACES MII

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking an Environmental Engineer (Level 5) in the United States to lead detailed cost estimates for environmental remediation and civil projects across planning, design and construction.

You'll use MCACES MII and advanced Excel models, collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, and contribute to cost risk analysis, value engineering and project decisions. Domestic and international travel up to 10% may be required. PE license and 7 years of experience are preferred.