Senior Environmental Engineer - Water Group

CDM Smith; North Carolina; On-site; USD 105,227 - 184,142; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith Inc. seeks a Project Technical Leader to drive technical delivery under the GDEF framework. Based in Raleigh, Charlotte, or Wilmington, you will share technical vision with the PM and guide a team on water/wastewater projects.

Responsibilities include designing facilities, reviewing designs for regulatory compliance, mentoring junior engineers, and developing technical papers. Travel up to 40% may be required to meet client needs and project milestones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Civil, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license.
• 10 years of related experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required; related experience may substitute for degree.

Responsibilities

• Create engineering designs for water and wastewater facilities, pipelines, pump stations, and related infrastructure of varying complexity.
• Review drafts and reports for compliance with regulations and firm policies; sign off on designs.
• Perform site reviews and studies to ensure design alignment with location specifications.
• Contribute to Technical Knowledge Management by developing white papers, technical design documentation, and submitting papers to journals.
• Collaborate with sales to craft proposals for client RFPs and ensure adherence to regulations and best practices.
• Meet with clients to evaluate design needs and promote firm products and services.
• Provide technical guidance and training to junior staff; mentor engineers for growth.
• Supervise junior engineers on project assignments as needed.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

CADD 3D/4D

Engineering design principles

Microsoft Office

Verbal and written communication

Regulatory knowledge

Education

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

Job description

The Project Technical Leader (PTL)

The Project Technical Leader role focuses on the technical delivery of projects within the Global Delivery Excellence Framework (GDEF). The PTL works closely with the Project Manager (PM), sharing ownership of the technical vision and reporting directly to the PM. The position may be based out of Raleigh, Charlotte, or Wilmington office.

Responsibilities: The PTL coordinates technical content for design and non‑design projects, applying preemptive, preventive, and proactive approaches to mitigate circle back issues. Key duties include:

• Creating engineering designs for water and wastewater treatment facilities, water and sewer systems, pipelines, pump stations, and similar infrastructure at varying complexity to meet client project requirements.
• Reviewing draft designs and reports to ensure compliance with federal, state, local regulations and firm policies; signing off on completed designs.
• Performing site reviews and studies to ensure designs align with location specifications; updating design requirements as necessary.
• Contributing to the firm’s Technical Knowledge Management by developing white papers, technical design documentation, and submitting technical papers to journals.
• Collaborating with sales staff to craft proposals for current and potential client RFPs; reviewing proposals for adherence to regulations and best practices.
• Meeting with clients to evaluate their design needs; attending conferences and symposia to promote the firm’s products and services.
• Providing technical guidance and training to junior staff; mentoring junior engineers for future growth within the discipline and firm.
• Supervising the work of junior engineers on project assignments as needed.
• Performing other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license.
• 10 years of related experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required, contingent on duties. Equivalent directly related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Driving Requirements

An appropriate and valid driver’s license is required.

Skills & Abilities

• Expert knowledge of computer‑assisted design (CADD) 3D and 4D software and practices.
• Expert knowledge of engineering design principles.
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft business software (Excel, Word, etc.).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Expert knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations.

Amount Of Travel Required

20% – 40%.

EEO Statement

CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy‑related conditions, childbirth, and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Background Check and Drug Testing Information

CDM Smith reserves the right to require background checks and, where applicable, drug testing for positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment in the United States. Non‑United States candidates will undergo background checks after initial interview steps. The presence of a criminal conviction does not automatically disqualify a candidate; employment is contingent upon successful completion of the investigation.

Massachusetts Applicants

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment. Employers violating this law may face criminal penalties and civil liability.

Pay Range

Min: USD $105,227.00

Max: USD $184,142.00

Visa Sponsorship Available

No – the company will not support sponsorship in the United States (H‑1B or TN visas).