Location: Birmingham,AL, USA
**38400BR**
**Requisition ID:**
38400BR
**Business Unit:**
TSU
**Job Description:**
This is a strategic leadership position to serve as a Discipline Leader (DL) for Drinking Water Projects in our Drinking Water Community of Practice (COP). DLs assist in developing creative approaches to the design and delivery of drinking water projects in the Southeast Region during both the pursuit and delivery phase of projects. The DL role also work with the Drinking Water COP to grow the firms technical luminescence in the industry. This may include professional society committee engagement, developing paper abstracts or journal articles on water treatment technology trends.
As a strategic member of the CDM Smith team, you will have direct access to various global subject matter experts (SMEs) skilled in the fields of environmental engineering, process mechanical modeling and design, civil engineering, structural engineering, mechanical engineering, and other engineering specialties to support the design of Drinking Water Treatment projects. Working with Practice Leaders (PLs), other DLs, and engineering and construction leaders across the organization you will be empowered to deliver innovative solutions while interacting effectively with clients, company management, administrators, project engineers, and vendors.
Main responsibilities include:
1. Performs and coordinates with designated SMEs for quality checking of designs for compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Ensures that firm policies and practices are followed on all designs.
2. Provides guidance and coordinates with SMEs on the delivery of water treatment projects. This includes coordination with regional team leaders (RTLs) on project staffing needs.
3. Collaborates with the Drinking Water Practice Leader and sales staff to support proposals in response to requests for Proposals (RFPs). Reviews draft proposals as part of ta review team for adherence to firm, industry, state, local and federal regulations, and best practices. Meets with current and potential future clients as needed to review their current and future design needs.
4. Attends and presents at conferences, symposia, etc. to contribute to the technical luminescence and visibility of the firm's products and services in collaboration with PLs, DLs, and sales staff.
5. Provides technical guidance and training to senior, mid-level and junior staff as needed. Mentors staff and develops them for future growth within the discipline and firm. Supervises the work of engineers on project work and delegates as necessary to SMEs.
6. Alternative delivery experience such as progressive design build is a plus.
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**Job Title:**
Drinking Water Discipline Leader
**Group:**
WSO
**Certification/License Requirements:**
Professional Engineer
**Employment Type:**
Regular
**Minimum Qualifications:**
Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental or Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
Professional engineering (PE) license.
12 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.
**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, creed, sex, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, citizenship status, genetics, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.
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**Job Site Location:**
Southeast United States
**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:**
20%
**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:**
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.
**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.
**Driver's License Requirements:**
An appropriate and valid driver's license is required.