Senior Environmental Engineer – Water/Wastewater Lead

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

Job summary

CDM Smith is recruiting an Environmental Engineer to support water projects in Los Angeles or Irvine, CA. The role involves leading conveyance-related design efforts, mentoring junior staff, and advancing toward project lead positions.

The ideal candidate will have a PE license, 7+ years of related experience, and the ability to travel domestically or internationally as required by projects. This position emphasizes collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams and client-facing responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading water-related engineering projects.
• Proven ability to guide teams of engineers and scientists.
• Strong technical expertise in water and wastewater infrastructure design.

Responsibilities

• Managing tasks on large projects or phases of small projects.
• Reviews draft designs and reports for compliance with federal, state and local regulations.
• Meets with current and potential future clients to review their current and future design needs.
• Provides technical guidance and training to more junior staff.
• May supervise the work of junior engineers on project work.

Skills

Water project leadership

Team leadership

Water/wastewater design

Client service

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental/Chemical Engineering

PE license

Tools

CAD 3D/4D

Microsoft Office

Job description

CDM Smith is recruiting an Environmental Engineer to support water projects in Los Angeles or Irvine, CA. The role involves leading conveyance-related design efforts, mentoring junior staff, and advancing toward project lead positions.

The ideal candidate will have a PE license, 7+ years of related experience, and the ability to travel domestically or internationally as required by projects. This position emphasizes collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams and client-facing responsibilities.