Sr Engineer - Lead in Drinking Water Project Technical Leader - CDM Smith
Milwaukee, WI
About the Job
Why CDM Smith?
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Join Us! CDM Smith – where amazing career journeys unfold.
Imagine a place committed to offering an unmatched employee experience. Where you work on projects that are meaningful to you. Where you play an active part in shaping your career journey. Where your co-workers are invested in you and your success. Where you are encouraged and supported to do your very best and given the tools and resources to do so. Where it’s a priority that the company takes good care of you and your family.
Our employees are the heart of our company. As an employer of choice, our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee. We value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world-class solutions and bring diverse perspectives. Join our team, and together we will make a difference and change the world.
Job Description
CDM Smith has led the industry in assisting communities with meeting Lead and Copper Rule regulatory compliance and setting up and implementing lead service line replacement programs. We have a team of professionals who meet regularly to strategize and develop marketing campaigns to continue to grow our market share and influence in this area. We are looking for highly motivated and engaged individuals to join our leadership team. We are looking for professionals who can strategize long term, assist with business development, be technical experts guiding projects and the industry, and mentor staff new to this work.
This position is for a Strategy and Program Technical Leader to focus both on long-term market and sales planning and directing the technical management and delivery of Lead and Copper Rule programs and lead service line replacement programs throughout the country.
In this role you will have the following responsibilities:
▬ Lead teams to develop lead service line inventories, performs design tasks, assists clients with planning for and managing lead service line replacement programs, corrosion control projects, lead and develop community outreach programs and assist clients with communicating with regulatory agencies.
▬ Develop technical approaches, review draft design deliverables and reports for compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Ensure that firm’s policies and practices are followed on all work. Perform site reviews and studies, as needed, to ensure designs are aligned with location specifics. Update design requirements as necessary based on lessons learned and new information. Coordinate with teams nationally to ensure a consistent approach across the firm.
▬ Contribute to firm's technical library by developing white papers, templates, go-bys and technical design documentation of new or special case designs, studies, etc.
▬ Submit technical papers for publishing to technical journals and presenting at conferences and webinars. Attend conferences, symposia, etc. to improve the visibility of the firm's services in collaboration with applicable sales staff.
▬ Develop ideas for R&D projects related to lead or distribution water quality and assist with their implementation. Present results at conferences or submit a journal article.
▬ Collaborate with sales staff to create proposals in response to current and potential client requests for proposal (RFPs). Review draft proposals for adherence to firm, industry, state, local and federal regulations, and best practices. Proactively meet with current and potential future clients to review their current and future needs.
▬ Act as a point of contact for external client and related industry contacts. Collaborate with clients and government officials to clarify technical questions and provide updates to project management as necessary.
▬ Provide technical guidance and training to more junior staff. Mentor staff and develop them for future growth within the discipline and the firm. Assist in improving our internal training program for staff new to lead and copper work.
▬ Perform other duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental or Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
Professional engineering (PE) license.
10 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.
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 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.
Agency Disclaimer
All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Recruitment Center Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Recruiting Center Team (RCT) will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.
Check out this video and find out why our team loves to work here!
Join Us! CDM Smith – where amazing career journeys unfold.
Imagine a place committed to offering an unmatched employee experience. Where you work on projects that are meaningful to you. Where you play an active part in shaping your career journey. Where your co-workers are invested in you and your success. Where you are encouraged and supported to do your very best and given the tools and resources to do so. Where it’s a priority that the company takes good care of you and your family.
Our employees are the heart of our company. As an employer of choice, our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee. We value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world-class solutions and bring diverse perspectives. Join our team, and together we will make a difference and change the world.
Job Description
CDM Smith has led the industry in assisting communities with meeting Lead and Copper Rule regulatory compliance and setting up and implementing lead service line replacement programs. We have a team of professionals who meet regularly to strategize and develop marketing campaigns to continue to grow our market share and influence in this area. We are looking for highly motivated and engaged individuals to join our leadership team. We are looking for professionals who can strategize long term, assist with business development, be technical experts guiding projects and the industry, and mentor staff new to this work.
This position is for a Strategy and Program Technical Leader to focus both on long-term market and sales planning and directing the technical management and delivery of Lead and Copper Rule programs and lead service line replacement programs throughout the country.
In this role you will have the following responsibilities:
▬ Lead teams to develop lead service line inventories, performs design tasks, assists clients with planning for and managing lead service line replacement programs, corrosion control projects, lead and develop community outreach programs and assist clients with communicating with regulatory agencies.
▬ Develop technical approaches, review draft design deliverables and reports for compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Ensure that firm’s policies and practices are followed on all work. Perform site reviews and studies, as needed, to ensure designs are aligned with location specifics. Update design requirements as necessary based on lessons learned and new information. Coordinate with teams nationally to ensure a consistent approach across the firm.
▬ Contribute to firm's technical library by developing white papers, templates, go-bys and technical design documentation of new or special case designs, studies, etc.
▬ Submit technical papers for publishing to technical journals and presenting at conferences and webinars. Attend conferences, symposia, etc. to improve the visibility of the firm's services in collaboration with applicable sales staff.
▬ Develop ideas for R&D projects related to lead or distribution water quality and assist with their implementation. Present results at conferences or submit a journal article.
▬ Collaborate with sales staff to create proposals in response to current and potential client requests for proposal (RFPs). Review draft proposals for adherence to firm, industry, state, local and federal regulations, and best practices. Proactively meet with current and potential future clients to review their current and future needs.
▬ Act as a point of contact for external client and related industry contacts. Collaborate with clients and government officials to clarify technical questions and provide updates to project management as necessary.
▬ Provide technical guidance and training to more junior staff. Mentor staff and develop them for future growth within the discipline and the firm. Assist in improving our internal training program for staff new to lead and copper work.
▬ Perform other duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental or Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
Professional engineering (PE) license.
10 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.
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 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.
Agency Disclaimer
All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Recruitment Center Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Recruiting Center Team (RCT) will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.
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