Environmental Engineer - Water Services Group
CDM Smith
Fairfax, VA
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JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Fairfax, VA
POSTED
30+ days ago
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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.
Job Description
In this role, you will play a crucial part in designing, optimizing, and maintaining infrastructure solutions that ensure the efficient and sustainable movement of water. Your contributions will support projects focused on stormwater management, wastewater treatment,
and water distribution, all while adhering to environmental regulations and industry best practices.
If you are passionate about water resource management and making a positive impact on environmental sustainability, we encourage you to apply and help us drive innovation in the water conveyance field.
Main responsibilities include:
Under limited supervision, study and develop basic to highly complex water and/or wastewater treatment facilities, water distribution and sewer systems, pipelines, pump stations, etc. engineering designs to meet client project requirements.
Reviews draft designs and reports for compliance with federal, state and local regulations. Ensures that firm policies and practices are followed on all studies and designs. Performs site evaluations, as needed, to ensure designs are aligned with client and local needs.
Contributes to firm's Technical Knowledge Management by developing white papers and technical design documentation of new or special case designs, studies, etc..
Collaborates with sales staff to create proposals in response to current and potential client requests for proposal (RFPs). Reviews draft proposals for adherence to firm, industry, state, local and federal regulations and best practices.
Meets with current and potential clients to review their current and future design needs. Attends conferences, symposia, etc. to improve the visibility of the firm's technical prowess in the industry and advance one’s own network and knowledge.
This position is specifically looking for an individual with strong communication skills who can provide technical guidance and training to more junior staff.
This position will require an individual who can utilize their experience and skills to lead tasks on water and/or wastewater treatment projects. In particular, strong process/mechanical and hydraulics skills.
A critical need of this roll is also the desire to learn and grow with the firm. CDM Smith believes strongly in helping develop the best and brightest engineers and scientists. Therefore, we are looking for an individual who is interested in growing their technical and leadership skills to provide high quality products to our clients and the industry. As such, we are committed to the training and mentoring of this individual to help them as they grow into their ideal career path.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental or Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
Professional engineering (PE) license.
7 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.
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.
Agency Disclaimer
All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Recruitment Center Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Recruiting Center Team (RCT) will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.
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