Civil Engineer 6

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Are you passionate about designing and improving U.S. government facilities? We are seeking a Civil Engineer who will serve as the primary point of contact for both our contract and the client, acting as the face of our team. The ideal candidate will excel at building and maintaining strong, long-term relationships with clients, ensuring clear communication and successful project outcomes. CDM Smith is one of the world’s top design, program management and construction management firms, providing innovative and creative solutions for our federal clients and assisting them in achieving successful outcomes on their water, infrastructure, environmental, and transportation programs.

We are open to partial remote work schedules for this position. This position is based out of our Pittsburgh, PA office and will need to visit client sites in the Pittsburgh, PA area. As a Civil Engineer 6 and a contributor to CDM Smith’s transformational growth, you will:

• Create and sign off on basic to highly complex engineering designs involving site layout development, site grading and drainage, hydraulics and hydrology calculations, water distribution systems, collection systems, storage tanks and impoundments, foundation designs, stormwater infrastructure and treatment, and occasionally single-story structures. Review draft designs for compliance with federal, state and local regulations. Ensure that firm policies and practices are followed on all designs. Performs site reviews and studies, as needed, to ensure designs are aligned with location specifications. Update design requirements as necessary.
• Work collaboratively with a team of architects, structural, mechanical, electrical, and fire protection engineers to deliver innovative and integrated solutions for our clients. 
• Contribute to the firm's Technical Knowledge Management TKM by developing white papers and technical design documentation of new or special case designs, studies, etc.. Submit technical papers and designs for publishing to technical journals.
• Collaborate with sales staff to create proposals in response to current and potential client requests for proposal (RFPs). Review draft proposals for adherence to firm, industry, state, local and federal regulations and best practices. Meet with current and potential future clients to review their current and future design needs.
• Attend conferences, symposia, etc. to improve the visibility of the firm's products and services in collaboration with applicable sales staff.
• Performs other duties as required.
• Provide technical guidance and training to more junior staff. Mentor more junior staff and develop them for future growth within the discipline and firm. May supervise the work of junior engineers on project work.

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• Per the U.S. government contract requirements, must be a U.S. Citizen and be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy L Clearance, which includes a personnel security investigation conducted by the DOE, OPM, DCSA, the FBI, or other federal agency authorized to conduct background investigations.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering or related discipline. Professional engineering (PE) license.
• 10 years of related experience.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 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.

• Federal facility Experience is preferred.