Water Resources Engineer - Stormwater/Civil Site Design at CDM Smith

Under general supervision, you will support a range of water resources and civil site design projects with a strong emphasis on stormwater management, conveyance systems, drainage design, and hydrology/hydraulics for municipal and site development work. You will perform calculations, develop design plans, conduct site evaluations, and contribute to technical deliverables that improve community resilience and infrastructure performance.

You will collaborate closely with senior engineers and project managers while also guiding and reviewing the work of junior staff. You’ll use firm TKM systems and materials, contribute to technical knowledge development, and may support poster or presentation materials for conferences.

What You Will Work On

Civil site and water resources design for stormwater systems, open channel flow, culverts, detention/retention, conveyance networks, and green infrastructure.

Hydrology and hydraulics analyses for drainage areas, stormwater conveyance planning, and flood mitigation strategies.

Field and site evaluations to understand existing conditions, verify design assumptions, and support solution development.

Development of design plans, details, and technical specifications for stormwater, conveyance, erosion control, and related civil-site features.

Support for water resources work across areas such as watershed management, floodplain assessments, stormwater retrofits, CSO mitigation, ecosystem restoration, pressure conduits, and urban watershed planning.

Coordination with multidisciplinary teams to ensure design integration across utility, roadway, environmental, and structural elements.

Technical guidance, mentoring, and quality review for junior staff.

Contribution to internal knowledge development through use of TKM systems, posing technical questions, and supporting content creation as directed.

Participation in team presentations or preparation of conference materials as needed.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Civil, Coastal or Chemical Engineering or related discipline.

3 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

5%

Skills and Abilities

Intermediate proficiency with GIS for spatial analysis and mapping.

Intermediate proficiency with CADD and 3D/4D drafting tools used in civil site and water resources design.

Solid understanding of engineering design principles, particularly related to stormwater, drainage, and conveyance systems.

Intermediate knowledge of hydraulics and hydrology relevant to stormwater and civil-site work.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, etc.).

Solid working knowledge of design support tools such as mathematical models, scripting languages, and other analytical tools.

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.

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.

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.

Additional Compensation

All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.

Business Unit

TSU

Group

WSO

Assignment Category

Fulltime-Regular

Employment Type

Regular

Visa Sponsorship Available

No - We will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position