Environmental Engineer 3 - Civil Conveyance / Process Mechanical jobs in United States
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CDM Smith · 9 hours ago

Environmental Engineer 3 - Civil Conveyance / Process Mechanical

CDM Smith is a company focused on planning, evaluation, and design of civil conveyance and process mechanical systems for water and wastewater infrastructure. This role involves preparing evaluations, designs, and technical reporting for various utility projects, while also supporting client-facing work and mentoring junior engineers.

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Responsibilities

Under general direction, prepares evaluations, calculations, and designs for basic to moderate‑complexity civil pipeline, conveyance, and process mechanical projects supporting water, wastewater, and stormwater systems
Performs engineering analyses, data review, and technical reporting for drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater utility projects, including treatment processes, collection and distribution systems, drainage, flood management, outfalls, wetlands, and sewer rehabilitation programs
Supports water quality evaluations, hydraulic modeling, and system analyses as required by project needs
Conducts site visits, field investigations, and constructability reviews to confirm design assumptions, ensure alignment with site conditions, and refine design criteria
Prepares technical specifications, cost estimates, and front‑end contract documents for publicly bid projects
Reviews draft plans, technical reports, and calculations to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and project standards
Contributes to regulatory compliance initiatives, including lead and copper rule programs, MS4 and stormwater compliance efforts, and other environmental permitting or reporting requirements
Ensures firm quality standards, safety practices, and design procedures are consistently followed
Supports client‑facing work by managing discrete tasks or work packages, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and functioning as a Task Manager when appropriate
Mentors and provides technical guidance to junior engineers, reviews their work for quality and completeness, and supports their professional development
May contribute to technical papers, presentations, or industry publications
Performs other duties as assigned to support project and team needs

Qualification

Civil EngineeringProcess Mechanical SystemsWater/Wastewater SystemsCADD ToolsTechnical Communication

Required

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental or Chemical Engineering or related discipline
3 years of related experience
Demonstrated understanding of engineering design principles related to civil conveyance and/or process mechanical systems
Working knowledge of computer‑aided design and drafting tools, including 3D and 4D CADD practices
Proficiency with Microsoft business applications such as Excel and Word
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and communicate technical concepts clearly

Benefits

All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.

Company

CDM Smith

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CDM Smith is an engineering and construction firm that offers environmental, transportation, and energy-smart solutions and facilities.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Timothy Wall
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
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Jennifer Prescott
SVP, Chief Digital and Information Officer
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