Senior Water/Wastewater Civil Engineer – Lead Projects

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

Job summary

CDM Smith seeks an Environmental Engineer to support diverse water projects from Los Angeles or Irvine, CA. You will lead teams, guide design of water/wastewater systems, and ensure regulatory compliance while mentoring junior engineers in a collaborative setting.

The role emphasizes project leadership, design excellence, and client-facing responsibilities, including proposal creation and technical reporting. Travel to project sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• PE license required; travel may be needed based on project demands.
• 12+ years of related experience; domestic/international travel possible.

Responsibilities

• Lead tasks on large water projects and oversee project phases.
• Review designs for compliance with federal, state, and local regs.
• Mentor junior staff and provide technical guidance.
• Collaborate with sales and clients on proposals and RFPs.
• Develop design documentation and technical papers for publication.

Skills

Water project leadership

Team mentoring

Water/wastewater design

Regulatory compliance

CADD knowledge

MS Office

Regulations knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental/Mechanical Eng

PE license

12+ years related experience

Tools

CADD 3D/4D

CAD software

Job description

CDM Smith seeks an Environmental Engineer to support diverse water projects from Los Angeles or Irvine, CA. You will lead teams, guide design of water/wastewater systems, and ensure regulatory compliance while mentoring junior engineers in a collaborative setting.

The role emphasizes project leadership, design excellence, and client-facing responsibilities, including proposal creation and technical reporting. Travel to project sites may be required.