CDM Smith · 13 hours ago
Senior Project Technical Leader for Treatment Facilities
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
12+ years expCDM Smith is a company that values employee experience and career growth. They are seeking a Senior Project Technical Leader to lead teams in designing and delivering wastewater treatment facilities, ensuring compliance with regulations and fostering client relationships.
Civil EngineeringConstructionEnergyTransportationWater
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead multidisciplinary teams to design and deliver wastewater treatment facilities and related conveyance infrastructure—from early concepts through signed-and-sealed construction documents
Serve as engineer‑of‑record, performing process modeling, reviewing technical work, and ensuring designs meet federal, state, and local regulations
Apply alternative delivery experience (such as progressive design‑build) to help clients achieve better outcomes
Conduct site visits, studies, and field reviews to ensure designs align with project and location-specific requirements
Update design criteria and perform water quality analyses and modeling as needed to support project goals
Contribute to our firm’s technical excellence by developing white papers, documenting innovative approaches, and publishing work in industry journals
Partner with our sales team to develop proposals, including technical scope development and quality review
Build relationships with current and future clients, proactively identifying their needs and representing the firm at conferences, symposia, and industry events
Collaborate with clients, permitting agencies, and project managers to resolve technical questions and keep projects moving smoothly
Mentor, train, and support the growth of junior staff to strengthen our technical bench and grow future leaders
Qualification
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
Preferred
Experience in multiple project delivery types such as design-build, design-bid-build, design-build etc
Masters Degree
Benefits
All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.
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
Recent News
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2025-12-24
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