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Job Description
With general direction, this position helps lead the hydraulic and drainage design for complex transportation projects, including highways, roadways, and municipal infrastructure. The role combines technical expertise, project delivery, regulatory compliance, and mentorship, supporting both public-sector clients and internal project teams. Key Responsibilities Lead the hydraulic and drainage design of small to large-scale transportation projects, including highways, roadways, and municipal infrastructure. Develop engineering designs ranging from basic to highly complex, ensuring solutions meet client needs, safety standards, and regulatory requirements. Review, approve, and sign/seal completed engineering designs in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Ensure adherence to firm standards, quality control procedures, and best engineering practices across all designs. Perform site investigations, field reviews, and hydraulic studies to confirm design alignment with site conditions and project requirements. Update and refine design criteria, calculations, and assumptions as project conditions evolve. Support construction activities through field inspections of new and existing transportation and drainage infrastructure. Prepare technical documentation including hydraulic reports, drainage studies, design memoranda, and special-case analyses. Contribute to the firm’s technical knowledge base by authoring white papers, technical guidance, and innovative design solutions. Submit technical papers and project work for presentation or publication in industry forums and journals. Collaborate with sales and project development teams to support proposals and responses to RFPs, including technical approaches and design narratives. Participate in client meetings to understand current and future transportation and drainage design needs. Represent the firm at conferences, workshops, and industry events to enhance visibility and technical reputation. Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and training to junior engineers; support staff development and succession planning. Review and oversee the work of junior engineers to ensure accuracy, compliance, and quality.
Skills & Abilities
Expert Knowledge of computer assisted design and drafting (CADD) 3D and 4D software and practices. Expert Knowledge of engineer principles of design. Expert Knowledge of Microsoft business software (excel, word, etc.). Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Expert knowledge of federal, state and local regulations. Basic knowledge of design standards (AASHTO, NACTO, etc.).
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Civil, Transportation, or Structural 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.
Preferred Qualifications
Strong background in transportation hydraulics and drainage engineering. Familiarity with DOT roadway and drainage design standards, including MS4 requirements. Experience with municipal drainage design is highly desirable. Proven experience developing construction bid documents for public-sector clients (counties and municipalities). Demonstrated technical writing experience, including preparation of design reports and technical memorandums. Ability and willingness to sign and seal engineering documents, as required. Software & Technical Tools Experience with the following software and platforms is required or strongly preferred: MicroStation GeoPAK Drainage OpenRoads Designer (ORD) AutoDesk products ICPR HY-8 Hydraulic Toolbox HEC-RAS HEC-HMS
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.
Pay Range Min
USD $91,478.00
Pay Range Max
USD $160,118.00
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.
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