Water / Wastewater Civil Engineer 4

Company : CDM Smith
Location : Chicago, IL, 60601
Posted Date : 15 September 2025
Job Type : Full Time
Category : Civil Engineering
Occupation : Civil Engineer
Job Details
Water / Wastewater Civil Engineer 4
Work with CDM Smith's Chicago team for an amazing career in the municipal water and wastewater industry. Work with our top-notch experts on innovative projects at the local and national level. CDM Smith offers excellent opportunities for career advancement. Make an impact by:
- Writing technical reports on important issues in the water / wastewater industry.
- Designing civil components to support water and wastewater treatment facilities.
- Presenting to municipal clients and stakeholders in the region.
- Growing your technical skills by working with the best experts in the company.
- Playing a key role in the mentorship of junior staff through structured mentoring, work assignment and technical review.
Technical development will include opportunities to write technical articles and attend conferences.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental or Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
- Certification as an Engineer in Training (EIT) or passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam in states where an EIT is not obtainable (within 18 months of hire, promotion, or transfer).
- 5 years of related experience in the water / wastewater industry.
- Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and essential functions of the position. These duties may vary depending on workload and project demands.
- Equivalent additional, directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
Preferred Qualifications
- At least five years of experience in civil engineering design.
- Experience presenting technical concepts to municipal clients through written reports and presentations.
- Basic understanding of the design process (i.e., conceptual design through construction phase engineering).
Amount of Travel Required
10%
Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of computer assisted design and drafting (CADD) practices.
- Knowledge of engineering principles of design. Principles of design include preparation of design documents for municipal bidding.
- Knowledge of Microsoft business software (Excel, Word, Etc).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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.
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.
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.
Pay Range Minimum
$85,654
Pay Range Maximum
$141,336
Additional Compensation
All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.
Business Unit
TSU
Group
WSO
Assignment Category
Fulltime-Regular
Employment Type
Regular
Visa Sponsorship Available
No - We will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position
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