Why CDM Smith?:
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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.
Job 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 to support a wide variety of water and wastewater projects in Carlsbad CA. The preferred candidates will have background and experience in Process treatment/conveyance as well as construction management. The preferred candidate will perform well in a task leader/task manager role and have a desire to advance their career as either a project technical leader or project manager. An interest to spend up to 50-percent time in the field supporting local construction management projects is also desired.
As a member of this team, you would contribute to CDM Smith's mission by:
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Managing tasks on large projects or phases of small projects.
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Supports moderate complexity water and wastewater treatment facilities, water and sewer systems, pipelines, pump stations, remediation sites, solid waste facilities, etc. engineering designs to meet client project requirements.
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Provides on-site construction management services on water and wastewater projects including addressing field issues, reviewing and routing submittals and RFI’s, and coordinating with the Owner and Contractor.
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Reviews draft designs and reports for compliance with federal, state and local regulations.
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Ensures that firm policies and practices are followed on all designs.
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Performs site reviews and studies, as needed, to ensure designs are aligned with location specifications.
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Updates design requirements as necessary.
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Performs water quality analyses and modeling.
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Contributes to firm's knowledge management by developing white papers and technical design documentation of new or special case designs, studies, etc.. Submits technical papers and designs for publishing to technical journals.
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Collaborates with sales staff to create proposals in response to current and potential client requests for proposal (RFPs).
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Reviews draft proposals for adherence to firm, industry, state, local and federal regulations and best practices.
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Meets with current and potential future clients to review their current and future design needs.
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Attends conferences, symposia, etc. to improve the visibility of the firm's products and services in collaboration with applicable sales staff.
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Provides technical guidance and training to more junior staff.
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Mentors more junior staff and develops them for future growth within the discipline and firm.
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May supervise the work of junior engineers on project work.
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Performs other duties as required.
Skills & Abilities:
- Knowledge of engineer principles of design.
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Knowledge of Microsoft business software (excel, word, etc.).
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Experience in specialized software such as hydraulic modeling tools, scheduling tools, Bluebeam, and/or GIS.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental or Chemical Engineering or related discipline. Certification as an Engineer in Training (EIT) or passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam in states where an EIT is not obtainable (within 18 months of hire or promotion or transfer). 5 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. Amount of Travel Required: 10% or less Driving Requirements : An appropriate and valid driver's license is required. 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 Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries are 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, physical or mental disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. 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. Massachusetts Applicants: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Additional Compensation : All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position. Pay Range Min: USD $94,370.00 Pay Range Max: USD $155,709.00 Visa Sponsorship Available : No-We will not support sponsorship in the United States, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position
