CDM Smith

Project Technical Leader - Senior Drinking Water/ WW Engineer 8

LocationAustin, TX
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job

CDM Smith is one of the world’s top design, program management, and construction management firms, providing innovative and creative solutions for our clients and assisting them in achieving successful outcomes on their water, infrastructure, environmental, and transportation programs.

As a project technical leader, you will drive project technical vision, technical accuracy of all work products and mentor/develop technical project staff. You will work closely with the Project Managers on multi-disciplinary projects to plan, design and manage large-scale municipal projects.

Working independently, provides oversight and expert technical direction on water and wastewater pumping and treatment facility projects.


Performs facility evaluations and provides recommendations for improvements, including conceptual design of alternatives.


Performs final design work including data analysis, pump and hydraulic calculations, process piping design, treatment facility tank and equipment sizing and selection.


Works with Building Information Modeling (BIM) staff on facility layout design and drawings. Prepares technical specifications and front-end contract documents for publicly bid design projects.


May perform water quality analyses or system modeling.


Performs site reviews as needed to ensure designs are aligned with location specifications; updates design requirements as necessary. Reviews draft designs and reports for compliance with client requirements, federal, state and local regulations and signs off on completed designs. Ensures that firm policies and practices are followed on all designs.


Manages assessment and design activities in client-facing role, with ability to function as Task Manager or Project Technical Leader.


Contributes to firm's Technical 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.


Collaborates with sales staff to create proposals in response to current and potential client requests for proposal (RFPs). Meets with current and potential future clients to review their current and future design needs. Attends conferences, symposia, etc. to improve the visibility of the firm's products and services in collaboration with applicable sales staff.


Provides technical guidance and training to more junior staff. Mentors more junior staff and develops them for future growth within the discipline and firm. May supervise the work of junior engineers on project work.


Performs other duties as required.


Minimum Qualifications

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

Professional engineering (PE) license.

15 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.


Preferred Qualifications

Experience in multiple project delivery types such as design-build, design-bid-build, design-build etc.

Masters Degree


Amount of Travel Required


15%


Skills and Abilities

Comprehensive knowledge and multi-discipline experience in planning, designing, and managing large-scale projects.


Strong self-leadership and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to interact with clients and employees effectively, persuasively, and tactfully at all levels.


Ability to leverage a matrix organization to build relationships and drive desired results


Ability to understand highly complex technical, professional, and business materials.


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

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