Water/Wastewater Technical Leader - Hybrid Project Lead

CDM Smith; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith in Houston is seeking a Project Technical Leader to serve as a key technical authority on complex municipal water and wastewater projects. You will shape design strategy, elevate quality standards, and guide multidisciplinary teams through the successful delivery of critical facilities.

This role offers the opportunity to lead high-visibility projects, influence design outcomes, and grow your technical leadership career while making a meaningful difference in the communities we serve.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental or Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
• Professional engineering (PE) license.
• 12 years of related experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on duties and workload.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for water and wastewater treatment and pumping facility projects from planning through final design.
• Evaluate existing facilities and develop innovative, practical solutions to improve performance, reliability, and sustainability.
• Lead detailed engineering design efforts, including hydraulic analysis, process piping, and equipment selection.
• Partner with BIM and design teams to optimize layouts and constructible solutions.
• Prepare technical specifications, design criteria, and contract documents for public-sector clients.
• Support modeling, water quality, and process evaluations as project needs require.
• Perform site visits and field reviews to validate design assumptions and resolve technical challenges.
• Coach and mentor junior engineers, fostering technical growth and professional development.
• Contribute to client engagement, proposals, and thought leadership through white papers and technical presentations.

Skills

CAD tools

Engineering design principles

MS Office

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental or Chemical Engineering

PE license

Tools

BIM

CADD software

Job description

CDM Smith in Houston is seeking a Project Technical Leader to serve as a key technical authority on complex municipal water and wastewater projects. You will shape design strategy, elevate quality standards, and guide multidisciplinary teams through the successful delivery of critical facilities.

This role offers the opportunity to lead high-visibility projects, influence design outcomes, and grow your technical leadership career while making a meaningful difference in the communities we serve.