Geotechnical Engineer 5

CDM Smith; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 87,131 - 152,485; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith, a global engineering and consulting firm, is seeking an experienced engineer to design various projects including excavation and geo-environmental works. The role involves creating detailed engineering designs, ensuring regulatory compliance, and mentoring junior staff.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in a related field, a PE license, and at least 7 years of experience. This position may require some travel and offers a salary range from $87,131 to $152,485.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical, Civil, Mining or Geologic Engineering.
• Professional engineering (PE) license is required.
• Minimum of 7 years of related experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Design excavation, dewatering, foundations, dams, and geo‑environmental projects.
• Create engineering designs of varying complexity.
• Review designs for regulatory compliance and client requirements.
• Perform site reviews and soil sampling analyses.
• Provide technical guidance and training to junior staff.

Skills

Computer-assisted design and drafting (CADD) 3D and 4D software

Engineering principles of design

Microsoft business software (Excel, Word)

Verbal and written communication skills

Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical, Civil, Mining or Geologic Engineering

Professional engineering (PE) license

Master's Degree in Geotechnical Engineering (preferred)

Job description

Company Overview

CDM Smith – a global engineering and consulting firm that offers meaningful projects, career growth, and a supportive work environment.

Job Description

With general direction, the engineer designs excavation, dewatering, shallow/deep foundations, dams/reservoirs/levees, and geo‑environmental projects. The role involves creating engineering designs of basic to high complexity to meet client project requirements, reviewing draft designs for regulatory compliance, ensuring firm policies are followed, performing site reviews, soil sampling analyses and modeling, contributing to the firm’s technical knowledge base, submitting technical papers for publication, collaborating with sales staff on proposals, reviewing proposals for adherence to practices, meeting with clients to understand design needs, attending conferences to increase visibility, providing technical guidance and training to junior staff, mentoring junior engineers, and potentially supervising their work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical, Civil, Mining or Geologic Engineering or related discipline.
• Professional engineering (PE) license.
• 7 years of related experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required; frequency contingent on duties and project demands.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Geotechnical Engineering.

Skills & Abilities

• Expert knowledge of computer-assisted design and drafting (CADD) 3D and 4D software and practices.
• Expert knowledge of engineering principles of design.
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft business software (Excel, Word, etc.).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Expert knowledge of federal, state and local regulations.

Amount Of Travel Required

20% – 40%

EEO Statement

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 and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or 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 reserves the right to require background checks and drug testing for certain positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment in the United States, with timing varying internationally. No background check will precede an interview, and applicants won’t be asked about criminal history prior to interview. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation if required.

Massachusetts Applicants

Massachusetts law prohibits requiring a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.

Pay Range Min

USD $87,131.00

Pay Range Max

USD $152,485.00

Visa Sponsorship Available

No – we will not support sponsorship in the United States (H‑1B or TN visas).