Senior Hydraulic Structures Engineer - Hybrid Work & Impact

CDM Smith; Reading (Berks County); Hybrid; USD 134,000 - 248,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Hydraulic Structures Engineer to join our multidisciplinary team. You will analyze and design hydraulic structures for flood control and water resources projects, lead project teams, and coordinate across disciplines to deliver robust, cost-effective solutions.

This role requires a PE license, a civil/structural engineering degree, and about 10 years of related experience, with travel 20-40% expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Architectural or Structural Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 10 years of related experience.
• Willingness to travel 20-40%.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and design hydraulic structures for flood control and water resources.
• Lead project teams and coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Prepare project proposals with scopes, budgets, and schedules.
• Forecast workload and schedules.
• Prepare contract documents and bid packages.
• Perform construction phase services and review shop drawings.
• Conduct inspections and prepare reports.
• Present technical information to project team, clients, and boards.
• Manage large projects or several medium projects.
• Mentor junior staff.

Skills

Hydraulic analysis

Project leadership

Communication

Technical reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

PE license

10 years of related experience

Tools

STAAD

RISA

Enercalc

SAP2000

LS-DYNA/ANSYS

CADD 2D/3D

Excel

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a Hydraulic Structures Engineer to join our multidisciplinary team. You will analyze and design hydraulic structures for flood control and water resources projects, lead project teams, and coordinate across disciplines to deliver robust, cost-effective solutions.

This role requires a PE license, a civil/structural engineering degree, and about 10 years of related experience, with travel 20-40% expected.