Job Description

Lead the Future of Water Infrastructure Design

At CDM Smith, we're not just designing infrastructure-we're shaping the future of water, environment, and transportation systems around the world. As a top-tier design and program management firm, we thrive on solving complex challenges with creativity, collaboration, and purpose.

We're looking for a Project Technical Leader who's ready to make a real impact. In this role, you'll be the technical force behind large-scale municipal water and wastewater projects-guiding design vision, ensuring technical excellence, and mentoring the next generation of engineers.

How you will contribute:
-Own the technical direction of water and wastewater pumping and treatment facility projects-from concept through final design.
-Lead facility evaluations and recommend smart, sustainable improvements.
-Design with precision, including hydraulic calculations, process piping, and equipment sizing.
-Collaborate with BIM teams to bring facility layouts to life.
-Develop technical specs and contract documents for public bids.
-Support modeling and water quality analysis when needed.
-Conduct site reviews to ensure designs align with real-world conditions.
-Mentor junior engineers, share your expertise, and help shape their careers.
-Engage with clients and contribute to proposals, white papers, and industry publications.
-Be a visible leader at conferences and client meetings, representing CDM Smith's technical excellence.

This is more than a job-it's a chance to lead meaningful projects, grow your career, and help communities thrive. If you're ready to bring your technical expertise to a team that values innovation and impact, we'd love to meet you.

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Minimum Qualifications

-Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental or Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
-Professional engineering (PE) license.
-15 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 Qualifications

-Master's degree in a related field.
-Experience with multiple project delivery methods such as design-build and design-bid-build.

EEO Statement

We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Why CDM Smith?

Check out this video and find out why our team loves to work here!

Join Us! CDM Smith - where amazing career journeys unfold.

Imagine a place committed to offering an unmatched employee experience. Where you work on projects that are meaningful to you. Where you play an active part in shaping your career journey. Where your co-workers are invested in you and your success. Where you are encouraged and supported to do your very best and given the tools and resources to do so. Where it's a priority that the company takes good care of you and your family.

Our employees are the heart of our company. As an employer of choice, our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee. We value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world-class solutions and bring diverse perspectives. Join our team, and together we will make a difference and change the world.

Skills and Abilities

-Deep, multidisciplinary experience in planning, designing, and managing large-scale projects.
-Strong self-leadership and interpersonal communication skills.
-Ability to build relationships and drive results in a matrixed organization.
-Skilled at translating complex technical and business materials into actionable insights.

Background Check and Drug Testing Information

CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as "CDM Smith") reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.