Senior Engineer/Project Technical Leader

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At CDM Smith, we partner with communities to deliver resilient water and wastewater solutions that protect public health and strengthen infrastructure for generations to come. As a global engineering and program management firm, we’re driven by technical excellence, collaboration, and a shared purpose to make a lasting impact

Join our Kansas City team as a Senior Engineer/Project Technical Leader to help shape the next generation of wastewater treatment facilities across Missouri and nationwide as opportunities arise. If you enjoy leading talented teams, building trusted client relationships, and delivering complex infrastructure that communities rely on, this role is for you.

What You Will Do

• Lead the design of water and wastewater treatment facilities, conveyance systems, pump stations, solid waste facilities, and other systems of moderate to high complexity.
• Review and sign off on design documents and reports to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Ensure all project work follows firm policies, quality standards, and best practices.
• Conduct site visits and field investigations to verify design conditions and refine project requirements.
• Update and adjust design criteria as needed based on project data or evolving conditions.
• Perform water quality analyses and modeling.
• Contribute to our firm’s technical knowledge base through white papers, design documentation, and specialized studies.
• Prepare and submit technical papers for publication and present at industry conferences and symposia.
• Collaborate with sales teams to develop proposals and respond to RFPs.
• Meet with clients to understand their current and future design needs.
• Support business development by helping elevate the firm’s visibility at conferences, workshops, and client engagements.
• Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship to junior engineers; may supervise engineering staff on project assignments.

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• Proficiency with CADD, 3D/4D modeling tools, and engineering design software.
• Strong understanding of engineering design principlesSkilled with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, etc.)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skillsWorking knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or related discipline (equivalent experience considered in lieu of degree).
• Professional engineering (PE) license.
• 10+ years of related experience in an engineering capacity, for water services.
• 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.

• Experience leading technical discussions and presenting solutions to clients.
• Experience with design, bidding, and construction services for municipal infrastructure projects.