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CDM Smith · 2 weeks ago

Transportation Engineer 7-Hydraulics

Charlotte, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

12+ years exp

CDM Smith is a leading firm renowned for its expertise in providing cutting-edge roadway and hydraulic design solutions. This role involves leveraging technical skills to design hydraulic systems for various transportation projects while nurturing junior colleagues and leading task teams.

Civil EngineeringConstructionEnergyTransportationWater

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Leveraging your technical skills to contribute to the design of hydraulic systems for a spectrum of transportation projects, spanning from bustling urban thoroughfares to tranquil rural roads

Playing an integral role in amplifying our department's reach through active involvement in marketing endeavors and project pursuits

Working under the guidance of seasoned Project Managers, leading task teams in the design of roadway hydraulic components within expansive roadway projects

Exercising autonomy in handling intricate technical challenges

Nurturing and guiding junior colleagues, serving as a beacon of knowledge and expertise

Steering the efforts of engineers and technicians to ensure project success

Thriving in a collaborative environment, where interdisciplinary coordination is paramount for achieving collective goals

Qualification

Professional Engineer licenseRoadway hydraulic designMicrostation CADDOpenRoads DesignerStormwater systems designFederal Highway Administration guidelinesExpert CADD knowledgeInterdisciplinary coordinationCommunication skillsTeam leadership

Required

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Transportation, or Structural Engineering or related discipline

Professional engineering (PE) license

12 years of related experience

Domestic and/or international travel may be required

Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree

Expert Knowledge of computer assisted design and drafting (CADD) 3D and 4D software and practices

Expert Knowledge of engineer principles of design

Expert Knowledge of Microsoft business software (excel, word, etc.)

Excellent verbal and written communications skills

Expert knowledge of federal, state and local regulations

Basic knowledge of design standards (AASHTO, NACTO, etc.)

Preferred

Experience with roadway hydraulic design, including ditches, small pipe culverts, storm sewer systems, outfall analysis, and drainage investigations

Experience with bridge and/or culvert hydraulic design over streams using the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) design guidelines, such as Hydraulic Design Series 5, 7, etc

Experience designing and permitting stormwater systems for roadways including rural, urban, and limited access systems

Experience using Microstation CADD and Geopak Drainage Software, HY8, HECRAS, HEC1 or HECHMS, ARCGIS

Experience using OpenRoads Designer

Experience with NCDOT design standards