CDM Smith · 3 days ago
Senior Water Resources Engineer
Pittsburgh, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expCDM Smith is a company renowned for its expertise in water supply planning and environmental engineering. They are seeking a Senior Water Resources Engineer to support multiple projects, providing technical guidance and collaborating with clients to enhance project visibility and proposal development.
Civil EngineeringConstructionEnergyTransportationWater
No H1B
Responsibilities
Creating basic to moderate complexity calculations, modeling, data analysis, designs, on site evaluations and/or other similar evaluations for water resources projects (Ex: climate change adaptation; collection systems; CSOs; dams; drainage; economics and planning; ecosystem restoration; flood management; green infrastructure; groundwater; hydroelectric power; hydrology and hydraulics; integrated resource planning; irrigation; open channels; outfalls; planning; pressure conduits; probability and risk analysis; reservoirs; sedimentation; spillways, gates, and outlet works; stream, rivers and wetlands; stormwater management; urban watersheds; water law and regulations; watershed management; water supply planning and systems; and water quality, etc.)
Providing technical guidance, technical reviews, mentoring, and training to more junior staff
Utilizing and supporting the development of CDM Smith’s Technical Knowledge Management systems and Technical Knowledge Management material
Collaborating with sales staff to create proposals in response to client requests
Meeting with current and potential future clients
Attending conferences, symposia, etc. to improve the visibility of the firm's products and services in collaboration with applicable sales staff
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Civil, Coastal or Chemical Engineering or related discipline
Professional engineering (PE) license
10 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
Professional Engineer
Preferred
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., HEC-18, 1-D and 2-D modeling techniques
Expert knowledge of federal, state and local regulations, including experience with FEMA NFIP including CLOMR and LOMR preparation
Knowledge of computer assisted design and drafting (CADD) 3D and 4D software and practices
Experience using Microstation CADD and Geopak Drainage Software, HY8, HECRAS, HEC1 or HECHMS, ARCGIS, SMS-SRH2D
Expert knowledge of hydraulics and hydrology as appropriate for technical work
Experience designing and permitting stormwater systems for roadways (and site developments) including rural, urban, and limited access systems
Experience with dam/levee hydraulics, including earthen dam design and dam break routing
Experience with municipal drainage design, including ditches, small pipe culverts, storm sewer systems, outfall analysis, and drainage investigations
Experience with stormwater master planning
Company
CDM Smith
CDM Smith is an engineering and construction firm that offers environmental, transportation, and energy-smart solutions and facilities.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Timothy Wall
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Jennifer Prescott
SVP, Chief Digital and Information Officer
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