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CDM Smith · 3 weeks ago

Senior Project Technical Leader - Wastewater Focused

Raleigh, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

12+ years exp

CDM Smith is a company committed to providing an unmatched employee experience. They are seeking a Senior Project Technical Leader to lead the technical aspects of complex designs in water and wastewater treatment, ensuring compliance with regulations and collaborating with clients and junior staff.

Civil EngineeringConstructionEnergyTransportationWater

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

The PTL is responsible for coordination of the technical content of both design and non-design projects, with a focus on preemptive, preventive and proactive approaches to delivery that mitigate circle backs

With high-level goals provided, leads teams to create water and wastewater treatment facilities, water and sewer systems, pipelines, pump stations, remediation sites, solid waste facilities, etc. engineering designs of moderate to high complexity to meet client project requirements

Reviews draft designs and reports for compliance with federal, state and local regulations and signs off on completed designs

Ensures that firm policies and practices are followed on all designs

Performs site reviews and studies, as needed, to ensure designs are aligned with location specifications

Updates design requirements as necessary

Performs water quality analyses and modeling

Contributes to firm's Technical Knowledge Management (TKM) by developing white papers and technical design documentation of new or special case designs, studies, etc

Submits technical papers and designs for publishing to technical journals

Collaborates with sales staff to create proposals in response to current and potential client requests for proposal (RFPs)

Reviews draft proposals for adherence to firm, industry, state, local and federal regulations and best practices

Meets with current and potential future clients to review their current and future design needs

Attends conferences, symposia, etc. to improve the visibility of the firm's products and services in collaboration with applicable sales staff

May act as a point of contact for external client and related industry contact

Collaborates with clients and government officials to clarify technical questions provides updates to project management as necessary

Provides technical guidance and training to more junior staff

Mentors more junior staff and develops them for future growth within the discipline and firm

May supervise the work of junior engineers on project work

Qualification

Professional Engineer licenseExpert knowledge of CADDExpert knowledge of design principlesWater quality analysisFederalStateLocal regulationsMentoring junior staffProposal creationCommunication skillsTechnical documentation

Required

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 specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands

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