CDM Smith · 5 hours ago
Water Resources Engineer - Stormwater/Civil Site Design
Kansas City, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expCDM Smith is a company committed to offering an unmatched employee experience. The Water Resources Engineer will support a range of water resources and civil site design projects with a strong emphasis on stormwater management, collaborate with senior engineers, and guide junior staff while contributing to technical deliverables that improve community resilience.
Civil EngineeringConstructionEnergyTransportationWater
No H1B
Responsibilities
Civil site and water resources design for stormwater systems, open channel flow, culverts, detention/retention, conveyance networks, and green infrastructure
Hydrology and hydraulics analyses for drainage areas, stormwater conveyance planning, and flood mitigation strategies
Field and site evaluations to understand existing conditions, verify design assumptions, and support solution development
Development of design plans, details, and technical specifications for stormwater, conveyance, erosion control, and related civil-site features
Support for water resources work across areas such as watershed management, floodplain assessments, stormwater retrofits, CSO mitigation, ecosystem restoration, pressure conduits, and urban watershed planning
Coordination with multidisciplinary teams to ensure design integration across utility, roadway, environmental, and structural elements
Technical guidance, mentoring, and quality review for junior staff
Contribution to internal knowledge development through use of TKM systems, posing technical questions, and supporting content creation as directed
Participation in team presentations or preparation of conference materials as needed
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Civil, Coastal or Chemical Engineering or related discipline
3 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
Intermediate proficiency with GIS for spatial analysis and mapping
Intermediate proficiency with CADD and 3D/4D drafting tools used in civil site and water resources design
Solid understanding of engineering design principles, particularly related to stormwater, drainage, and conveyance systems
Intermediate knowledge of hydraulics and hydrology relevant to stormwater and civil-site work
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, etc.)
Solid working knowledge of design support tools such as mathematical models, scripting languages, and other analytical tools
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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