Water Distribution Modeling Discipline Leader

This position is for a Water Distribution Modeling Discipline Leader for the Water Services Group.

As a Discipline Leader, your focus will be on the proper application of technology, growth of our technical capabilities within the discipline, staff development, pre-positioning and distinguishing CDM Smith to assist in sales growth. You will be collaborating with dedicated local, regional, and national teams of talented staff to deliver in this role.

This role requires strong communication and teamwork involving staff from various engineering disciplines. In addition, you will have the opportunity to represent CDM Smith at conferences and industry events and provide technical support and insight on business development opportunities. Candidates from a variety of job codes (ENEV, ENCE, ENWR, etc.) are encouraged to apply.

Main responsibilities include:

This position has extensive client interface, project execution, implementation of quality control measures, and mentoring and instruction of engineering staff for water distribution modeling projects, including water model development and calibration, water master plans, design project support, operational studies, and other studies involving the application of hydraulic models for pressure systems. The ideal candidate will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong knowledge of distribution systems, hydraulics principles, modeling software and related applications, utility operations, design basics, and the ability to provide technical leadership through the full cycle of planning, design, development, construction, calibration and application of pressure system models. Specific responsibilities include:

Act as a subject matter expert on pressure system networks, pressure model applications, and hydraulic engineering principles

Communicate and work directly with CDM Smith and client staff at all levels

Serve as Project Technical Leader if required, with responsibility for all technical aspects of complex projects and be able to confidently make project engineering execution decisions within the bounds set by applicable policies, standards, guides and contract commitments

Oversee and produce technical reports and other deliverables

Provide technical support for business development activities

Practice and promote culture of quality and technical excellence

Mentor and train younger staff

Promote culture of teamwork and identify potential recruits

Initiate and pursue development and implementation of innovative and cutting-edge technologies and software

Support continuous improvement, change management and risk management efforts

Actively participate in professional organizations’ activities

This position is perfect for you if you are looking to elevate your career and take on increasingly challenging work. CDM Smith is committed to providing encouragement and necessary support so you can be a strong leader within your industry.

WSO

Professional Engineer

Regular

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

Professional engineering (PE) license.

12 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.

High level understanding of fluid mechanics (gravity and pressurized systems), pumps and valves essential for analyzing hydraulic systems

Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Ph.D. or Master’s degree in civil, mechanical or environmental engineering

Active participation & leadership positions with local and national professional organizations and associations

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.

United States - Nationwide

20%

Fulltime-Regular

No - We will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position

Experience with multiple pressure modeling software packages designed for network analysis

Experience with Geographic Information System (GIS) software

Experience working with data from client information systems including billing, automated metering infrastructure (AMI), and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)

Working knowledge of computer assisted design and drafting (CADD) 3D and 4D software and practices

Knowledge of engineering principles of design

Proficiency with Microsoft business software (excel, word, etc.)

Excellent verbal and written communications skills

Knowledge of federal, state and local regulations

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.

$120,973

$211,723

All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.

Hybrid Work Options may be considered for successful candidate.