Water / Wastewater Design Engineer

At CDM Smith, our work goes beyond engineering—we help communities thrive by delivering solutions that protect public health and the environment.

Our Cleveland team is advancing high-impact water and wastewater initiatives throughout the region, and we’re seeking an engineer who’s motivated by meaningful work, technical excellence, and collaboration.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to essential infrastructure projects that shape resilient, sustainable communities.

In this position, you’ll help design and deliver critical systems that provide clean water and reliable wastewater services—creating lasting benefits for generations to come. Your work will directly support environmental stewardship, regulatory compliance, and community well-being.

How You Will Contribute

Purpose-Driven Design: Prepare engineering designs for water and wastewater treatment facilities, collection systems, pipelines, and pump stations with minimal supervision, translating complex challenges into effective solutions.

Quality & Compliance: Review engineering designs and technical reports to ensure alignment with federal, state, and local regulations while upholding CDM Smith’s high standards for safety and quality.

Client & Project Collaboration: Support proposal development, engage with clients to understand project needs, and contribute technical insights through presentations, white papers, and industry publications.

Mentorship & Leadership: Support the development of junior staff through mentoring, knowledge sharing, and technical guidance.

Industry Engagement: Represent CDM Smith at conferences and professional events, staying current on emerging technologies and industry best practices.

Why You’ll Thrive at CDM Smith

Meaningful Impact: Work on projects ranging from treatment facility improvements to regional conveyance systems that make a tangible difference.

Professional Growth: Build your career through mentorship, leadership development, and exposure to complex, innovative projects.

Collaborative Culture: Join a team that values integrity, teamwork, and forward-thinking solutions.

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Demonstrated experience delivering engineering designs for municipal water and wastewater pipelines and treatment facilities.

Proven ability to interpret and apply complex regulatory requirements while developing practical, sustainable solutions.

Strong collaborative mindset with a genuine interest in working closely with clients and project teams.

Curiosity and initiative to advance technical excellence through innovation, research, and industry contributions.

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.

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.

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All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.

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No - We will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position