**43684BR** **Requisition ID:** 43684BR **Business Unit:** TSU **Job Description:** At CDM Smith, we’re solving today’s toughest water challenges through smart, sustainable infrastructure solutions. From advancing conveyance systems to improving stormwater resilience and regulatory compliance, this role contributes directly to protecting public health and enhancing water quality for communities. As part of our team, you will apply sound engineering judgment, collaborate across disciplines, and deliver impactful civil conveyance solutions that meet both technical and regulatory demands. Key Responsibilities With general supervision, plans, evaluates, and designs basic to moderate‑complexity civil pipeline and conveyance projects supporting water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure. Project experience may include treatment facilities, water distribution systems, sanitary and storm sewer networks, lead service line programs, pump stations, remediation sites, and related infrastructure. Performs engineering calculations, data analysis, and technical reporting for drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater utility projects, including resiliency initiatives, collection systems, drainage, flood management, outfalls, wetlands, stormwater management, and sewer rehabilitation. May support water quality analyses and hydraulic or system modeling activities as required. Conducts site reviews and field studies to confirm design assumptions, assess existing conditions, and ensure designs align with site‑specific requirements. Updates design criteria and technical approaches as project conditions evolve. Prepares technical specifications, engineering reports, and front‑end contract documents for publicly bid design projects. Reviews plans, designs, and reports to ensure compliance with client requirements, firm standards, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Supports regulatory compliance programs, with a focus on stormwater and MS4 initiatives, and ensures firm quality, safety, and design practices are consistently applied across all deliverables. Manages or supports assessment and design efforts in a client‑facing role, with the ability to function as a Task Manager or Project Technical Leader on assigned projects. Contributes to the firm’s technical knowledge base through development of white papers, design guidance, and documentation of specialized or innovative solutions. May author or co‑author papers for technical journals and industry publications. Collaborates with business development teams to support proposals and responses to RFPs, engages with current and prospective clients to understand technical needs, and participates in conferences and industry events to enhance CDM Smith’s visibility and thought leadership. Provides technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, reviews their work for quality and completeness, and supports their professional growth within the discipline. May oversee junior staff on assigned project tasks. Performs other duties as required. **Job Title:** Environmental Engineer - Civil/Conveyance - Project Technical Lead **Group:** WSO **Employment Type:** Regular **Minimum Qualifications:** Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental or Chemical Engineering or related discipline. Professional engineering (PE) license. 7 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. **Why CDM Smith?:** Check out this video and find out why our team loves to work here! (https://www.cdmsmith.com/en/Video/Meet-CDM-Smith) **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 Site Location:** Connecticut - Hartford **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. **Amount of Travel Required:** 10% **Assignment Category:** Fulltime-Regular **Visa Sponsorship Available:** No - We will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position **Skills and Abilities:** Working knowledge of computer‑aided design and drafting tools, including 3D and 4D modeling practices, with the ability to interpret and apply design outputs effectively. Solid understanding of core engineering principles and their practical application to infrastructure and facility design. Proficient in standard business and technical software, including Microsoft Excel and Word, for data analysis, documentation, and reporting. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical information to project teams, clients, and stakeholders. Demonstrated understanding of applicable federal, state, and local regulations, with the ability to incorporate regulatory requirements into engineering designs and project deliverables. **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. **Pay Range Minimum:** $100,194 **Pay Range Maximum:** $175,365 **Additional Compensation:** All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position. **Work Location Options:** Hybrid Work Options may be considered for successful candidate. **Additional Pay Range Information:** The pay range for this position is listed above. This pay range is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels for this position based on the geographic location assigned to the position. Please note that pay ranges vary based on geographic location. In addition to geographic location, the company considers several other factors when extending an offer including but not limited to the role, function and associated responsibilities, the candidate’s work experience, education/training and key skills. **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.