Senior Environmental Engineer — Water Systems Lead

CDM Smith; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking an Environmental Engineer to support water projects in Los Angeles or Irvine, CA. The role emphasizes leading teams on water/wastewater design efforts, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Travel across sites may be required.

The position requires a Civil/Environmental/Chemical Engineering degree and a PE license, with 7 years of related experience. Strong client-facing and proposal skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental or Chemical Engineering; PE license.
• 7 years of related experience; travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Lead large or multiple projects within water/wastewater domains.
• Review designs/reports for compliance with regulations.
• Mentor junior staff and lead design teams.
• Collaborate with sales on proposals and client meetings.
• Support project managers to meet client needs and schedules.

Skills

Water project leadership

Team leadership

Project management

Client-facing

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s in Civil/Environmental/Chemical Eng

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

CADD 3D/4D software

Microsoft Office (Excel/Word)

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking an Environmental Engineer to support water projects in Los Angeles or Irvine, CA. The role emphasizes leading teams on water/wastewater design efforts, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Travel across sites may be required.

The position requires a Civil/Environmental/Chemical Engineering degree and a PE license, with 7 years of related experience. Strong client-facing and proposal skills are preferred.