Environmental Engineer - Process Mechanical - Project Technical Lead

Environmental Engineer - Process Mechanical - Project Technical Lead

Join our team as a Process Mechanical Environmental Engineer and play a critical role in designing and advancing modern water infrastructure. This position focuses on the mechanical and process systems that power water and wastewater treatment facilities, pumping stations, and related infrastructure. You'll apply engineering judgment, collaborate across disciplines, and deliver solutions that are efficient, resilient, and aligned with regulatory and sustainability goals. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys both technical problem-solving and hands-on project delivery, with opportunities to grow into technical leadership and client-facing responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• With general supervision, supports the planning, evaluation, and design of basic to moderate-complexity process mechanical systems for water and wastewater treatment facilities and pumping infrastructure.
• Conducts facility assessments and develops recommendations for upgrades, optimization, and alternative concepts.
• Performs detailed analyses and final designs, including data evaluation, pump and hydraulic calculations, process piping layouts, and sizing and selection of tanks, equipment, and mechanical systems.
• Collaborates with BIM and design teams to develop coordinated facility layouts and construction drawings.
• Prepares technical specifications, design documentation, and front-end contract documents for publicly bid projects.
• Supports water quality evaluations and system modeling activities as needed.
• Conducts site visits and constructability reviews to confirm design assumptions and ensure alignment with site conditions.
• Reviews designs and technical reports for compliance with client requirements and applicable federal, state, and local regulations, while ensuring adherence to firm quality standards and design practices.
• Leads or supports assessment and design activities in a client-facing capacity, with the ability to function as a Task Manager or Project Technical Leader.
• Contributes to the firm's technical knowledge base by developing design guidance, white papers, and technical documentation, and may author or co-author papers for industry publications.
• Collaborates with business development teams to support proposals and responses to RFPs.
• Engages with current and prospective clients to understand technical needs and participates in conferences, workshops, and industry events to support the firm's visibility.
• Provides technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, reviewing their work and supporting their professional development.
• May oversee the work of junior staff on assigned tasks or projects.

Job Site Location: Connecticut - Hartford

Amount of Travel Required: 10%

Assignment Category: Fulltime-Regular

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of computer-aided design and drafting tools, including 3D and 4D modeling practices, with the ability to interpret and apply design outputs effectively.
• Solid understanding of core engineering principles and their practical application to infrastructure and facility design.
• Proficient in standard business and technical software, including Microsoft Excel and Word, for data analysis, documentation, and reporting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical information to project teams, clients, and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated understanding of applicable federal, state, and local regulations, with the ability to incorporate regulatory requirements into engineering designs and project deliverables.

Pay Range Minimum: $100,194

Pay Range Maximum: $175,365

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

Work Location Options: Hybrid Work Options may be considered for successful candidate.

Massachusetts Applicants: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.