Water Resources Engineer
Listed on 2026-01-23
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Engineering
Environmental Engineer, Water Engineer, Environmental Compliance, Water Management
Overview
42084
Requisition :
42084
Business Unit: TSU
Job Description:
Join CDM Smith's esteemed team in the Southeast, renowned for its expertise in water supply planning, groundwater and surface water modeling, water quality, stormwater/BMPs, collection system modeling and design support, hydraulics, hydrodynamic modeling, dam safety and emergency action planning, floodplain mapping, water distribution modeling, sustainability and climate resiliency planning, data analytics, dashboards, watershed management, effluent recharge planning, and permitting support.
An ideal candidate would support our team's multiple projects under the direction and guidance of task and project managers and be seated at either our Columbia or Greenville office. We are looking for candidates that can apply their experience and learn as they go.
Responsibilities- Creating basic to moderate complexity calculations, modeling, data analysis, designs, on-site evaluations and/or other similar evaluations for water resources projects (examples: climate change adaptation; collection systems; CSOs; dams; drainage; economics and planning; ecosystem restoration; flood management; green infrastructure; groundwater; hydroelectric power; hydrology and hydraulics; integrated resource planning; irrigation; open channels; outfalls; planning; pressure conduits; probability and risk analysis; reservoirs; sedimentation; spillways, gates, and outlet works;
stream, rivers and wetlands; stormwater management; urban watersheds; water law and regulations; watershed management; water supply planning and systems; and water quality, etc.) - Providing technical guidance, technical reviews, mentoring, and training to more junior staff.
- Utilizing and supporting the development of CDM Smith’s Technical Knowledge Management systems and Technical Knowledge Management material.
- Collaborating with sales staff to create proposals in response to client requests.
- Meeting with current and potential future clients.
- Attending conferences, symposia, etc. to improve the visibility of the firm's products and services in collaboration with applicable sales staff.
- Performs other duties as required.
Job Title: Water Resources Engineer
Group: WSO
Certification/License Requirements: Professional Engineer
Employment Type: Regular
Minimum Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Civil, Coastal 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.
- Experience with bridge and/or culvert hydraulic design over streams using the FHWA design guidelines, such as Hydraulic Design Series 5, 7, etc., HEC-18, 1-D and 2-D modeling techniques.
- Expert knowledge of federal, state and local regulations, including FEMA NFIP including CLOMR and LOMR preparation.
- Knowledge of CADD (3D/4D) software and practices.
- Experience using Microstation CADD and Geopak Drainage Software, HY8, HEC-RAS, HEC1 or HEC-HMS, ARCGIS, SMS-SRH2D.
- Expert knowledge of hydraulics and hydrology for technical work.
- Experience designing and permitting stormwater systems for roadways and site developments (rural, urban, limited access).
- Experience with dam/levee hydraulics, including earthen dam design and dam break routing.
- Experience with municipal drainage design, including ditches, small pipe culverts, storm sewer systems, outfall analysis, and drainage investigations.
- Experience with stormwater master planning.
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.
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