**42125BR** **Requisition ID:** 42125BR **Business Unit:** TSU **Job Description:** Advance Your Career in Municipal Water & Wastewater with CDM Smith – Detroit Team! At CDM Smith, we’re not just designing infrastructure—we’re shaping the future of water and wastewater systems across the country. As part of our Detroit team, you’ll collaborate with industry-leading experts and contribute directly to projects that improve communities and protect vital resources. What You’ll Do Day-to-Day: Support Construction Efforts: Be hands-on during the construction phase, helping oversee the rehabilitation and replacement of yard piping at major water and wastewater treatment facilities. Design with Purpose: Create civil engineering solutions that support treatment and conveyance systems, ensuring functionality, sustainability, and resilience. Engage with Clients: Present your work and insights to municipal clients and stakeholders, building trust and driving project success. Grow Your Expertise: Work alongside top engineers, attend industry conferences, and contribute to technical publications that showcase your knowledge. Mentor and Lead: Guide junior staff through structured mentoring, technical reviews, and collaborative work assignments. Why Join Us? You’ll be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. You’ll have clear paths for career advancement and opportunities to make a real impact—locally and nationally. You’ll help shape the future of water infrastructure while growing your own skills and leadership. Ready to make a difference? Join CDM Smith and help us build smarter, stronger, and more sustainable communities. \#LI-JR1 \#LI-HYBRID **Job Title:** Wastewater Treatment/Pipeline Construction - Civil Engineer 5 **Group:** WSO **Employment Type:** Regular **Minimum Qualifications:** • Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical 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 **Preferred Qualifications:** What Will Set You Apart: • Experience using computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) tools, including 3D and 4D software, to bring engineering concepts to life • Familiarity with core engineering design principles and how they apply to real-world infrastructure challenges • Comfort working with Microsoft business tools like Excel and Word to support project documentation and collaboration • Strong verbal and written communication skills that help you connect with teams, clients, and stakeholders • Understanding of federal, state, and local regulations to help ensure projects meet compliance standards **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. **Why CDM Smith?:** Check out this video and find out why our team loves to work here! (https://www.cdmsmith.com/en/Video/Meet-CDM-Smith) **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 Site Location:** Michigan - Detroit **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. **Amount of Travel Required:** 10% **Assignment Category:** Fulltime-Regular **Visa Sponsorship Available:** No - We will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position **Skills and Abilities:** What You’ll Bring to the Team: • Apply your knowledge of computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) tools—including 3D and 4D software—to develop and refine engineering solutions that drive project success • Use your understanding of engineering design principles to contribute to the planning and execution of water and wastewater infrastructure projects • Leverage Microsoft business tools like Excel and Word to manage data, create reports, and communicate effectively across teams • Communicate clearly and confidently—both verbally and in writing—to collaborate with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders • Navigate and apply federal, state, and local regulations to ensure compliance and support responsible project delivery **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. **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.