Senior Environmental Engineer

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Senior Environmental Engineer

CDM Smith provides lasting and integrated solutions in water, environment, transportation, energy and facilities to public and private clients worldwide. As a full-service consulting, engineering, construction, and operations firm, we deliver exceptional client service, quality results and enduring value across the entire project life cycle.

Job Description

CDM Smith is seeking a Senior Environmental Engineer to join our growing environmental group in the Wayne, Pennsylvania office as a technical leader in remediation and related services. CDM Smith is positioned for a significant increase in project work with several new 10-year multiple award nationwide EPA Superfund contracts, existing Federal contracts, as well as ongoing support for our transportation, water resources, and solid waste contracts.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record and expertise in completing feasibility studies and designs and implementing innovative technologies for remediation projects. Candidate will be responsible to be a technical project leader on multiple projects or tasks from workplan generation to project execution and final deliverable to the client. Must be able to work independently and within a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities include providing leadership and mentoring to project staff to deliver service and quality that exceed client expectations, as well as building strong relationships with both client representatives, subcontractors, and CDM Smith colleagues. Participate in staff meetings, workload planning, staff recruiting, proposal writing, client contact, and regulatory agency interaction. Coach staff to identify and advance their potential and promote CDM Smith’s profile in the marketplace.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental or Chemical Engineering or related discipline.

Professional engineering (PE) license.

10 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.

Employees may be placed in a CDM Smith or a client site in a professional office environment or in a field environment based on the nature of the employee's responsibilities, an assigned project or task, the skills of the employee and the work available. Work may require active and focused participation in meetings or conference calls (e.g., communicate, express oneself and exchange information, etc.) of varying durations of time. May be frequent periods of high productivity with varying tight or rigid deadlines. Work demands may require employees to work beyond the standard scheduled workday or workweek. May be required to move about the assigned work location. May be required to operate and use a PC/computer/electronic device. When working in an office setting, may be required to move about to access files and utilize office equipment. While in an office setting, lifting will generally involve carrying one’s work materials and tools e.g., laptops, etc. For positions involving file management activities, lifting will generally involve carrying files and boxes. For certain Facilities group positions, lifting up to 50 pounds may be required to move supplies, make deliveries, etc. When working in the field, may be exposed to hazardous weather conditions; extreme temperatures (hot or cold); excessive humidity; dampness or chilling; loud and/or continuous noise, vibrations or other sensory conditions; hazardous/dirty materials, equipment, locations; or working around machinery with moving parts, and/or moving objects or vehicles. When working in the field, may be required to move about to utilize and operate field equipment and/or machinery and to navigate slippery and uneven terrain. When working in the field, may be required to work in and move about a confined space. While working in the field, lifting may be required generally up to 50 pounds.

Certification/License Requirements

Professional Engineer

Assignment Category

Fulltime-Regular

Amount of Travel Required

20%

Information

Industry experience

Education: Bachelor

Seniority: Expert, Engineer, Consultant

Years of experience: 10 to 20 years

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