Environmental Engineer 1

Position Overview

CDM Smith is looking for an entry-level Environmental Engineer to join our Water Services Group. This position presents an excellent opportunity for recent graduates to apply their engineering skills to innovative and sustainable water projects and to grow within a dynamic team. In this role, you will support the design and implementation of water and wastewater treatment facilities, sewer systems, pipelines, and associated infrastructure under direct supervision to ensure designs meet client specifications and comply with federal, state, and local regulatory standards. Location: Irvine, California

Key Responsibilities

• Support the design and implementation of water and wastewater treatment facilities, sewer systems, pipelines, and associated infrastructure.
• Conduct site assessments, adjust design parameters as needed, and perform water quality analyses and modeling.
• Contribute to technical report preparation, documentation, and collaborate on presentations for client meetings and industry conferences.
• Assist in creating documents and presentations using tools such as ArcGIS, HEC-RAS, SWMM, CADD, and Excel.
• Participate in fieldwork supporting construction management activities where applicable.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental or Chemical Engineering or related discipline
• Experience Required: 0 years
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required based on project demands
• Basic knowledge of computer assisted design and drafting (CADD) 3D and 4D software and practices
• Basic knowledge of engineering principles of design
• Knowledge of Microsoft business software (Excel, Word, etc.)
• Good verbal and written communication ability