Environmental Engineer - Process Mechanical - Project Technical Lead

Why CDM Smith?: Job Description:

Join our Hartford team as a Process Mechanical Technical Lead, you will serve as a trusted technical authority on high‑impact municipal water and wastewater projects. You will guide multidisciplinary teams, mentor engineers, and translate complex challenges into practical, resilient solutions that benefit communities nationwide.

You will lead the process mechanical vision for projects from concept through delivery, setting standards for quality, constructability, and performance while collaborating closely with project managers, clients, and design teams. You 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. 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. Performs other duties as required.

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Skills & 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.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental or Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
• Professional engineering (PE) license.
• 7 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

Amount of Travel Required: 10% or less EEO Statement: 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 Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries are 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, physical or mental disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Background Check and Drug Testing Information: 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. 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. Additional Compensation : All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position. Pay Range Min: USD $100,194.00 Pay Range Max: USD $175,365.00 Visa Sponsorship Available : No-We will not support sponsorship in the United States, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position