Senior Water Resources Engineer - Environmental Services

CDM Smith; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 127,000 - 222,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith seeks a senior engineer to lead water services projects from Virginia offices. You will manage complex water treatment, quality, and conservation initiatives, ensuring regulatory compliance and technically sound designs.

The role emphasizes mentoring juniors, collaboration with sales for proposals, and client engagement. Travel up to 10% may be required; PE license and 12+ years of related experience are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental or Chemical Engineering required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 12 years of related experience.
• Willingness to travel 10% or less.

Responsibilities

• Leads teams to create water/wastewater treatment facilities and related systems to meet client requirements.
• Reviews designs for compliance with regulations and signs off on completed designs.
• Performs water quality analyses and modeling.
• Develops technical papers and participates in knowledge sharing.
• Supports proposals and client meetings; assists with project management updates.
• Provides guidance and mentorship to junior staff; may supervise junior engineers.

Skills

CADD 3D/4D

Engineering principles

MS Office

Verbal & written communication

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental/Chemical Eng

PE license

Job description

CDM Smith seeks a senior engineer to lead water services projects from Virginia offices. You will manage complex water treatment, quality, and conservation initiatives, ensuring regulatory compliance and technically sound designs.

The role emphasizes mentoring juniors, collaboration with sales for proposals, and client engagement. Travel up to 10% may be required; PE license and 12+ years of related experience are expected.