Water Resources Engineer

Job description

**42084BR**
**Requisition ID:**

42084BR

**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.

Main Responsibilities include:

Creating basic to moderate complexity calculations, modeling, data analysis, designs, on site evaluations and/or other similar evaluations for water resources projects (Ex: 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.

**Preferred Qualifications:**

Experience with bridge and/or culvert hydraulic design over streams using the Federal Highway Administration (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 experience with FEMA NFIP including CLOMR and LOMR preparation.

Knowledge of computer assisted design and drafting (CADD) 3D and 4D software and practices.

Experience using Microstation CADD and Geopak Drainage Software, HY8, HECRAS, HEC1 or HECHMS, ARCGIS, SMS-SRH2D.

Expert knowledge of hydraulics and hydrology as appropriate for technical work.

Experience designing and permitting stormwater systems for roadways (and site developments) including rural, urban, and limited access systems.

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

**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:**

South Carolina - Statewide

**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:**

Expert knowledge of GIS software and practices.

Expert Knowledge of computer assisted design and drafting (CADD) 3D and 4D software and practices.

Expert Knowledge of engineering principles of design.

Intermediate knowledge of hydraulics as appropriate for technical work.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Expert Knowledge of Microsoft business software (excel, word, etc.).

Solid knowledge of other support tools such as mathematical models, scripting languages, etc.

**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.

**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.

**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.

Required Skill Profession

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