Water Resources Engineer - Stormwater/Civil Site Design

CDM Smith; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 68,370 - 112,840; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a qualified individual to join their Kansas City team, focusing on water resources and civil site design. This position involves working on large-scale water infrastructure projects, emphasizing stormwater management and drainage design.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and at least 3 years of relevant experience. Opportunities for technical mentorship and career growth will be provided, alongside a competitive pay range of approximately $68,370 - $112,840.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in environmental or civil engineering.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Support water resources and civil site design projects.
• Perform calculations and develop design plans.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and guide junior staff.
• Conduct hydrology and hydraulics analyses.
• Perform field evaluations to support design solutions.

Skills

GIS for spatial analysis

CADD and drafting tools

Engineering design principles

Hydraulics and hydrology

Verbal and written communication

Microsoft Office proficiency

Design support tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental or Civil Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Join CDM Smith’s Kansas City team and build your career in the water and wastewater industry alongside industry‑leading experts. You will have the opportunity to work on some of the region’s largest and most complex water infrastructure projects, while benefiting from strong technical mentorship, professional development, and clear paths for growth.

In this role, you will contribute to the planning and design of water, wastewater, and environmental infrastructure projects, working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and supporting projects from concept through delivery.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, support a range of water resources and civil site design projects with a strong emphasis on stormwater management, conveyance systems, drainage design, and hydrology/hydraulics for municipal and site development work.
• Perform calculations, develop design plans, conduct site evaluations, and contribute to technical deliverables that improve community resilience and infrastructure performance.
• Collaborate closely with senior engineers and project managers while also guiding and reviewing the work of junior staff.
• Use firm TKM systems and materials, contribute to technical knowledge development, and may support poster or presentation materials for conferences.
• Design civil site and water resources for stormwater systems, open channel flow, culverts, detention/retention, conveyance networks, and green infrastructure.
• Conduct hydrology and hydraulics analyses for drainage areas, stormwater conveyance planning, and flood mitigation strategies.
• Perform field and site evaluations to understand existing conditions, verify design assumptions, and support solution development.
• Develop design plans, details, and technical specifications for stormwater, conveyance, erosion control, and related civil‑site features.
• Support water resources work across areas such as watershed management, floodplain assessments, stormwater retrofits, CSO mitigation, ecosystem restoration, pressure conduits, and urban watershed planning.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure design integration across utility, roadway, environmental, and structural elements.
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and quality review for junior staff.
• Contribute to internal knowledge development through use of TKM systems, posing technical questions, and supporting content creation as directed.
• Participate in team presentations or prepare conference materials as needed. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Civil, Coastal or Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
• 3 years of related experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required; travel frequency dependent on duties.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Skills & Abilities

• Intermediate proficiency with GIS for spatial analysis and mapping.
• Intermediate proficiency with CADD and 3D/4D drafting tools used in civil site and water resources design.
• Solid understanding of engineering design principles, particularly related to stormwater, drainage, and conveyance systems.
• Intermediate knowledge of hydraulics and hydrology relevant to stormwater and civil‑site work.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Expert‑level proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, etc.).
• Solid working knowledge of design support tools such as mathematical models, scripting languages, and other analytical tools.

Travel

10% or less.

Pay Range

USD $68,370.00 - $112,840.00.

Visa Sponsorship

Not available. No H‑1B or TN visa sponsorship for this position.

EEO Statement

CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Background Check and Drug Testing

CDM Smith may require background checks, including criminal, employment, education, licensure, credit, and motor vehicle records. Drug testing may be required for designated positions. Background checks will be conducted after an offer of employment in the United States. For positions outside the United States, timing may vary based on country law. No background check will precede an interview. Employment may be contingent on successful completion of a background investigation.

Massachusetts Applicants

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.