CDM Smith · 17 hours ago
Water Resources Engineer - Stormwater/Civil Site Design
Missouri - Kansas City
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expCDM Smith is a company focused on providing engineering solutions, and they are seeking a Water Resources Engineer to support various water resources and civil site design projects. The role emphasizes stormwater management and involves performing calculations, developing design plans, and collaborating with senior engineers while mentoring junior staff.
Civil Engineering
No H1B
Responsibilities
Civil site and water resources design for stormwater systems, open channel flow, culverts, detention/retention, conveyance networks, and green infrastructure
Hydrology and hydraulics analyses for drainage areas, stormwater conveyance planning, and flood mitigation strategies
Field and site evaluations to understand existing conditions, verify design assumptions, and support solution development
Development of design plans, details, and technical specifications for stormwater, conveyance, erosion control, and related civil-site features
Support for water resources work across areas such as watershed management, floodplain assessments, stormwater retrofits, CSO mitigation, ecosystem restoration, pressure conduits, and urban watershed planning
Coordination with multidisciplinary teams to ensure design integration across utility, roadway, environmental, and structural elements
Technical guidance, mentoring, and quality review for junior staff
Contribution to internal knowledge development through use of TKM systems, posing technical questions, and supporting content creation as directed
Participation in team presentations or preparation of conference materials as needed
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Civil, Coastal or Chemical Engineering or related discipline
3 years of related experience
Intermediate proficiency with GIS for spatial analysis and mapping
Intermediate proficiency with CADD and 3D/4D drafting tools used in civil site and water resources design
Solid understanding of engineering design principles, particularly related to stormwater, drainage, and conveyance systems
Intermediate knowledge of hydraulics and hydrology relevant to stormwater and civil-site work
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, etc.)
Solid working knowledge of design support tools such as mathematical models, scripting languages, and other analytical tools
Benefits
Hybrid Work Options may be considered for successful candidate.
All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.
Company
CDM Smith
Louis Perry Group (now CDM Smith) is a privately owned engineering and construction firm providing legendary client service and smart solutions in water, environment, transportation, energy and facilities.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Karen Thomas, PHR
Human Resources Business Partner
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