Water/Wastewater Design Engineer

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Job Description

At CDM Smith, you’ll work on meaningful water and wastewater projects that directly support community health, environmental stewardship, and sustainable infrastructure. Our Manchester team is seeking a mid‑level engineer ready to take ownership of technical work, collaborate with experienced professionals, and grow into increasing responsibility.

You will contribute to the planning, design, and delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including treatment facilities, pipelines, pump stations, water and sewer systems, and solid waste facilities. 

What You Will Do

• Under limited supervision, develop engineering designs of basic to moderate complexity for water and wastewater treatment facilities, water and sewer systems, pipelines, pump stations, remediation sites, and solid waste facilities.
• Review design documents and technical reports to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as firm standards and best practices.
• Conduct site visits, field reviews, and technical studies to confirm design assumptions and location‑specific requirements.
• Update design criteria and technical requirements as project needs evolve.
• Perform water quality analyses and modeling to support planning and design decisions.
• Contribute to the firm’s Technical Knowledge Management (TKM) program by developing white papers, documenting innovative or specialized designs, and sharing lessons learned.
• Prepare and submit technical papers, design documentation, and presentations for publication in industry journals and forums.
• Collaborate with business development and sales teams to support proposals and responses to requests for proposal (RFPs).
• Review proposal content for technical accuracy, regulatory compliance, and alignment with industry best practices.
• Meet with current and prospective clients to understand project needs and support relationship development.
• Attend conferences, symposia, and industry events to support professional growth and increase visibility of the firm’s capabilities.
• Provide technical guidance, training, and mentorship to junior staff, supporting their development within the discipline and firm.
• May supervise and review the work of junior engineers on assigned projects.
• Perform other duties as needed to support successful project delivery.                                                   #LI-JR1 #LI-HYBRID

Skills & Abilities

• Proficiency with Computer‑Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) tools, including 3D and 4D design applications and workflows.
• Strong command of engineering design principles, with the ability to apply them effectively to complex projects.
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word, to support analysis, documentation, and reporting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical information to diverse audiences.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience presenting technical concepts to municipal clients through written reports and presentations.

Amount of Travel Required

10% or less
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 Pay Range Information

CDM Smith is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. This pay range is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels for the geographic location assigned to the position. In addition to geographic location, a candidate’s salary is determined by several other factors including, but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, relevant work experience, skills, required certifications, and education/training.
Additional Compensation

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

No-We will not support sponsorship in the United States, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position
Agency Disclaimer

All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Talent Acquisition Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Talent Acquisition Team will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.
Pay Range Max

USD $129,750.00
Pay Range Min

USD $78,645.00