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Job Description
This is a strategic leadership position to serve as a Discipline Leader (DL) for wastewater Projects in our Water Reclamation Community of Practice.
In this position you will provide technical and quality oversight to wastewater treatment design projects and teams of subject matter experts (SMEs) throughout the US. As a strategic member of this team, you will have direct access to experts skilled in the fields of civil engineering, modeling. geotechnical engineering, structural engineering, mechanical engineering, and other SMEs to support the design of wastewater treatment projects.
Additionally, you will work with Practice Leaders (PLs), other Discipline Leaders and engineering and construction leaders across the organization and will be empowered to deliver innovative solutions while interacting effectively with clients, company management, administrators, project engineers, and vendors.
Main responsibilities include:
1. Performs and coordinates with designated SMEs for quality checking of designs for compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Ensures that firm policies and practices are followed on all designs.
2. Provides guidance and coordinates with SMEs on the delivery of wastewater treatment projects. This includes coordination with regional team leaders (RTLs) on project staffing needs.
3. Collaborates with the Water Reclamation Practice Leader and sales staff to support proposals in response to requests for Proposals (RFPs). Reviews draft proposals for adherence to firm, industry, state, local and federal regulations, and best practices. Meets with current and potential future clients as needed to review their current and future design needs.
4. Attends and presents at conferences, symposia, etc. to improve the technical luminescence and visibility of the firm's products and services in collaboration with PLs, DLs, and sales staff.
5. Provides technical guidance and training to senior, mid-level and junior staff as needed. Mentors staff and develop them for future growth within the discipline and firm. Supervises the work of engineers on project work and delegates as necessary to SMEs.
6. Alternative delivery experience such as progressive design build is a plus.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental or Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
Professional engineering (PE) license.
12 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.