CDM Smith

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  • 1,000 - 50,000 employees

Environmental Engineer - Water Services (Start ASAP)

Location details

On-site

  • United States

    United States

    • Illinois

      Chicago

Location

Chicago

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Opportunity details

  • Opportunity typeGraduate Job or Program
  • SalaryUSD 58,843 - 97,094 / Year
  • Application open dateApply by 26 Jan 2026
  • Start dateStart date ASAP

Join CDM Smith as an entry-level Environmental, Water Resources, or Civil Engineer supporting innovative water and wastewater projects in a collaborative team environment.

Your Role

Key responsibilities include:

  • Supporting design and implementation of water and wastewater treatment facilities, sewer systems, pipelines, and related infrastructure
  • Ensuring designs meet client specifications and comply with federal, state, and local regulations
  • Conducting site assessments and adjusting design parameters as needed
  • Performing water quality analyses and modeling
  • Contributing to technical report preparation, documentation, and client presentations
  • Assisting in creating documents and presentations using ArcGIS, HEC-RAS, SWMM, CADD, Excel, and other software
  • Participating in fieldwork supporting construction management activities

About You

The company is looking for candidates with:

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering or related discipline
  • 0 years of experience (entry-level)
  • Basic knowledge of computer-assisted design and drafting (CADD) 3D and 4D software and practices
  • Basic knowledge of engineering principles of design
  • Proficiency with Microsoft business software (Excel, Word, etc.)
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Willingness to travel domestically and/or internationally up to 10%

Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary range: $58,843 to $97,094
  • Discretionary bonuses may apply

Training & Development

CDM Smith fosters personal leadership, career growth, and development within a challenging and inclusive work environment.

Career Progression

Opportunities to grow within a dynamic team and advance in engineering roles focused on sustainable water projects.

How to Apply

Submit your application as instructed in the job posting, ensuring all required information is included.

This job may close before the stated closing date, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

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Work rights

The opportunity is available to applicants in any of the following categories.

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United States
US CitizenUS Permanent Resident

Qualifications & other requirements

You should have or be completing the following to apply for this opportunity.

Degree or Certificate
Qualification level
Qualification level
Bachelor or higher
Study field
Study field (any)
Engineering & Mathematics
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering & Construction
  • Environmental Engineering

Hiring criteria

  • Experience requirementNo experience required
  • Working rights
    US Citizen
  • Study fields
    Engineering & Mathematics
  • Degree typesBachelor or higher
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CDM Smith

Number of employees

1,000 - 50,000 employees

Industries

Engineering Consulting

CDM Smith provides consulting, engineering, and construction services worldwide, focusing on water, environment, transportation, and energy projects.