[Hiring] Management Specialist @CDM Smith

Role Description

At CDM Smith you’ll work with a diverse, dynamic team applying the latest technologies to analyze, assess, rehabilitate, renew, and expand critical water, sewer, stormwater, process, chemical, and conveyance systems. You’ll thrive in a supportive, collaborative, and mentorship-driven environment that encourages professional growth and continuous learning as you further your expertise.

We are currently seeking an Environmental Engineer/Project Technical Leader (PTL) to play a critical role in supporting strong technical delivery of projects. Working collaboratively with the Project Manager (PM), the PTL develops and drives the technical vision, leads interdisciplinary coordination, and proactively manages the technical content to maintain quality, reduce rework, and prevent errors. The PTL also leads project workflow planning, enabling timely startup, aligning staffing with project needs, and helping the team meet budget and schedule requirements.

As a member of this team, you would contribute to CDM Smith’s mission by:

• Developing, reviewing, and approving basic to moderately complex engineering designs for:
  • Water and wastewater treatment facilities
  • Water and sewer systems
  • Pipelines and Pump station engineering
• Ensuring all project designs comply with state and local regulations.
• Applying firm policies, procedures, and best practices across all engineering deliverables.
• Conducting site visits, field reviews, and technical studies to verify design requirements and site-specific conditions.
• Updating project design criteria as needed throughout project development.
• Preparing and submitting technical papers, abstracts, and conference presentations.
• Collaborating with sales and client service teams to prepare proposals in response to Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
• Meeting with current and prospective clients to understand and support their evolving design and project needs.
• Representing CDM Smith at conferences and professional symposia to enhance visibility and foster client relationships.
• Providing technical guidance, mentorship, and training to junior staff; delegating tasks effectively and supporting staff development within the discipline.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• 7 years of related experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience leading water-related engineering projects.
• Proven ability to guide teams of engineers and scientists.
• Strong technical expertise in water and wastewater infrastructure design.
• Commitment to high-quality work, client service, and professional development.
• Knowledge of computer assisted design and drafting (CADD) 3D and 4D software and practices.
• Knowledge of engineering principles of design.
• Knowledge of Microsoft business software (Excel, Word, etc.).
• Knowledge of state and local regulations.

Benefits

• Career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations.
• Projects that our employees plan, design, build, and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients.