Water Resources Engineer

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 Smiths 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.

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