Senior Project Leader - Municipal Infrastructure

Senior Project Leader - Municipal Infrastructure CDM Smith - 3.8 Houston, TX Job Details Full-time 12 hours ago Qualifications Professional Engineer Full Job Description At CDM Smith, we partner with communities to deliver resilient water and wastewater solutions that protect public health and strengthen infrastructure for generations to come. As a global engineering and program management firm, we're driven by technical excellence, collaboration, and a shared purpose to make a lasting impact. We're seeking a Project Technical Leader to serve as a key technical authority on complex municipal water and wastewater projects. In this role, you'll shape design strategy, elevate quality standards, and guide multidisciplinary teams through the successful delivery of critical facilities. What you'll do: Provide technical leadership for water and wastewater treatment and pumping facility projects from planning through final design. Evaluate existing facilities and develop innovative, practical solutions to improve performance, reliability, and sustainability. Lead detailed engineering design efforts, including hydraulic analysis, process piping, and equipment selection. Partner with BIM and design teams to optimize layouts and constructible solutions. Prepare technical specifications, design criteria, and contract documents for public-sector clients. Support modeling, water quality, and process evaluations as project needs require. Perform site visits and field reviews to validate design assumptions and resolve technical challenges. Coach and mentor junior engineers, fostering technical growth and professional development. Contribute to client engagement, proposals, and thought leadership through white papers and technical presentations. Represent CDM Smith as a trusted technical leader in client meetings, conferences, and industry forums. This role offers the opportunity to lead high-visibility projects, influence design outcomes, and grow your technical leadership career while making a meaningful difference in the communities we serve. If you're motivated by complex challenges and collaborative problem-solving, we'd be excited to connect. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental or Chemical Engineering or related discipline. Professional engineering (PE) license. 12 years of related experience. Equivalent directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree. 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. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in a related field. Experience with multiple project delivery methods such as design-build and design-bid-build. Amount of Travel Required 10% Skills and Abilities Advanced proficiency with Computer‑Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) tools, including 3D and 4D design environments and model‑based workflows. Strong command of engineering design principles, with the ability to apply sound technical judgment to complex infrastructure projects. High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word, for technical analysis, documentation, and reporting. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical information to clients, stakeholders, and project teams. Thorough knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations, with experience applying regulatory requirements throughout the design and delivery process. 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, 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. 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. Massachusetts Applicants It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. 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. Additional Compensation All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position. Business Unit TSU Group WSO Assignment Category Fulltime-Regular Employment Type Regular Visa Sponsorship Available No - We will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position