CDM Smith · 8 hours ago
Groundwater Systems Technical Discipline Leader
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$105K/yr - $184K/yr
12+ years expCDM Smith is a company committed to offering an unmatched employee experience, where employees can work on meaningful projects. They are seeking a Groundwater & ASR Discipline Leader to guide a multidisciplinary team in the planning, design, and delivery of complex groundwater projects.
Civil EngineeringConstructionEnergyTransportationWater
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead the development of groundwater engineering designs—from well drilling and pump selection to pumping stations, wellhead appurtenances, and full wellfield design
Support a diverse portfolio of groundwater systems, including brackish groundwater supply, ASR, indirect potable reuse, and Class I injection wells
Work closely with civil, process mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, I&C, permitting, and construction teams to deliver integrated solutions across all project phases
Prepare and manage technical deliverables such as reports, memoranda, drawings, specifications, and proposals
Ensure all work complies with firm standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices
Develop technical scopes for drilling programs, aquifer testing, sampling, and geophysical investigations
Contribute to the firm’s Technical Knowledge Management by producing white papers, documenting innovative approaches, and supporting publication efforts
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, regulatory agencies, and industry partners; represent the firm at conferences and professional events
Collaborate with sales and strategy teams to develop winning proposal content and technical approaches
Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, providing guidance on technical, regulatory, and project management issues
Support project scoping, budgeting, and delivery to achieve high levels of client satisfaction
Provide mentorship, coaching, and technical leadership to junior staff, helping develop the next generation of groundwater experts
May supervise junior engineers and scientists on projects
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Science or related discipline
Registration as a licensed Professional Geologist, as certified by ASBOG, within the resident state, if available, or a surrounding state, if not, is required for geologist positions
PE license required for those with a water resources background
12 years of related experience (Hydrogeologist or Water Resources Engineer)
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
Professional Engineer, Professional Geologist
Preferred
B.S. in Geology with a M.S. preferred
Texas Professional engineering (PE) license with a Water Resources background or ability to obtain a registration within six months
Experience in groundwater engineering including municipal groundwater supply systems
Ability to work on a variety of groundwater systems including brackish groundwater supply, Aquifer Storage Recovery (ASR), indirect potable reuse systems and Class I injection well systems
Ability to participate in active drilling field work
Ability to work on technical team with other disciplines to develop master planning and detailed design of groundwater systems
Experience with regulatory approval/permitting for groundwater systems
Experience or exposure with selection of corrosion resistant materials, downhole control valves or other recharge control systems, booster pump stations
Benefits
All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.
Company
CDM Smith
CDM Smith is an engineering and construction firm that offers environmental, transportation, and energy-smart solutions and facilities.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Timothy Wall
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Jennifer Prescott
SVP, Chief Digital and Information Officer
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