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About the Role

CDM Smith is seeking a highly experienced engineer to provide expert technical direction for large-scale structures such as highways, tunnels, mass transit, and aviation projects. This role involves ensuring designs meet client requirements, comply with regulations, and align with firm policies and practices. The position also includes leading the development of technical documentation, collaborating on proposals, and mentoring junior staff.

Responsibilities

Provides oversight and expert technical direction to integrate all design elements on large scale structures.
Signs and seals engineering designs as necessary.
Reviews draft designs for compliance with federal, state and local regulations and signs off on completed designs.
Ensures that firm policies and practices are followed on all designs.
Performs site reviews and studies to ensure designs are aligned with location specifications.
Updates design requirements as necessary.
Inspects new construction and existing transportation structures.
Leads the development of the firm's TKM by developing white papers and technical design documentation.
Leads the submission of technical papers and designs for publishing to technical journals.
Collaborates with sales staff to create proposals in response to client requests for proposal (RFPs).
Reviews draft proposals for adherence to firm, industry, state, local and federal regulations and best practices.
Meets with current and potential future clients to review their current and future design needs.
Attends conferences, symposia, etc. to improve the visibility of the firm's products and services.
Acts as the primary point of contact for external client and related industry contact.
Collaborates with clients and government officials to clarify technical questions.
Provides updates to project management as necessary.
Provides technical guidance and training to more junior staff.
Mentors more junior staff and develops them for future growth within the discipline and firm.
Supervises the work of all levels of engineers on project work.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Civil, transportation, or Structural Engineering or related discipline.
Professional engineering (PE) license.
15 years of related experience.
Domestic and/or international travel may be required.
An appropriate and valid driver's license is required.
Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Skills

Expert Knowledge of computer assisted design and drafting (CADD) 3D and 4D software and practices.
Expert Knowledge of engineer principles of design.
Expert Knowledge of Microsoft business software (excel, word, etc.).
Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
Expert knowledge of federal, state and local regulations.
Basic knowledge of design standards (AASHTO, NACTO, etc.).

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

15 years of related experience

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in Civil, transportation, or Structural Engineering or related discipline
Professional engineering (PE) license

Salary/Compensations

USD $161,741.00 - $299,229.00

About the Company

CDM Smith is committed to offering an unmatched employee experience.
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.
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.

Equal Opportunity

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.