Environmental Engineer - Water Services - (2027 New Grads!)
Columbus, OHJob$54–89K/yrSeen 2mo agoSeen in employer's feed 1w ago
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Job overview
CDM Smith seeks an entry-level Environmental, Water Resources, or Civil Engineer to join its Water Services Group, offering recent graduates the chance to work on water and wastewater projects, develop technical skills, and gain real-world experience across planning, design, and construction phases.
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Company Overview
Check out this video and find out why our team loves to work here! (https://www.cdmsmith.com/resources/videos/meet-cdm-smith)
Join Us! CDM Smith – where amazing career journeys unfold.
Imagine a place committed to offering an unmatched employee experience. Where you work on projects that are meaningful to you. Where you play an active part in shaping your career journey. Where your co-workers are invested in you and your success. Where you are encouraged and supported to do your very best and given the tools and resources to do so. Where it’s a priority that the company takes good care of you and your family.
Our employees are the heart of our company. As an employer of choice, our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee. We value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world-class solutions and bring diverse perspectives. Join our team, and together we will make a difference and change the world.
Job Description
CDM Smith is looking for an entry-level Environmental, Water Resources, or Civil Engineer to join our Water Services Group. This is an exciting opportunity for recent graduates to apply their engineering skills to meaningful water and wastewater projects while building a strong foundation for a career in the water industry.
This role offers the opportunity to work on challenging and sustainable water infrastructure projects while developing technical skills, gaining real-world project experience, and learning from experienced professionals across the Water Services Group.
As part of our team, you’ll contribute to the planning, design, and implementation of a variety of projects, including water and wastewater treatment facilities, water and sewer conveyance systems, water reuse projects, pipelines, and related infrastructure. Working alongside experienced engineers and project teams, you’ll gain exposure to projects from initial planning and design through construction.
Responsibilities
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Support the development of engineering designs, calculations, plans, specifications, and technical documentation for water and wastewater projects.
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Assist with site assessments, field investigations, and project studies to inform design decisions.
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Perform water quality analyses, hydraulic and hydrologic modeling, and other engineering analyses under the guidance of experienced engineers.
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Review designs and project documents for compliance with client requirements and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
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Develop technical reports, presentations, and other project documentation.
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Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams and contribute to client meetings, presentations, and industry conferences.
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Utilize engineering and design tools such as ArcGIS, HEC-RAS, SWMM, CADD, Excel, and other software to support project delivery.
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Participate in fieldwork and construction management activities, providing valuable hands-on experience and exposure to the full project lifecycle.
Skills & Abilities
Basic Knowledge of computer assisted design and drafting (CADD) 3D and 4D software and practices. Basic Knowledge of engineer principles of design. Knowledge of Microsoft business software (excel, word, etc.). Good verbal and written communication ability.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental or Chemical Engineering or related discipline. 0 years. 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.
Amount of Travel Required
10% or less
Driving Requirements
An appropriate and valid driver's license is required.
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 Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries are 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, physical or mental 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.
Additional Pay Range Information
CDM Smith is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. This pay range is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels for the geographic location assigned to the position. In addition to geographic location, a candidate’s salary is determined by several other factors including, but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, relevant work experience, skills, required certifications, and education/training.
Additional Compensation
All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.
Visa Sponsorship Available
No - We are not open to sponsoring for this position
Agency Disclaimer
All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Talent Acquisition Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Talent Acquisition Team will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.
Pay Range Max
USD $89,128.00
Pay Range Min
USD $54,018.00
How this job compares
Set against the 1,631 open Environmental Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 11, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$54–89K/yr
- Ohio median$91–160K/yr27 salary ranges
- US median$91–160K/yr1,137 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $72K, is 43% below the Ohio median midpoint ($126K) — in the lowest quarter of Environmental Engineer salary ranges in Ohio.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 60 open Environmental Engineer jobs in Ohio and 1,631 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Ohio
- CDM Smith (this employer)15 open
- Jacobs5 open
- Marathon Petroleum Corporation5 open
- Experience
- Environmental Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 7 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 5 to 7 years (1,409 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 1,018 of the 1,631 open Environmental Engineer jobs (62%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 11, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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