Geotechnical Engineer 5

CDM Smith; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is looking for an engineer in Pittsburgh, PA to develop engineering designs for civil projects. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 7 years of related experience. You will ensure compliance with regulations and mentor junior staff while contributing to complex design projects.

Strong knowledge of CADD software and excellent communication skills are crucial for this position. The role may require some domestic and international travel, but the expected frequency is low.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline.
• 7 years of related experience is required.
• Professional engineering (PE) license is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Create engineering designs of varying complexity for clients.
• Review designs for compliance and sign off.
• Perform site reviews and ensure compliance with specifications.
• Mentor junior staff and guide them in their development.

Skills

Expert Knowledge of CADD software

Expert Knowledge of engineering principles of design

Expert Knowledge of Microsoft Office software

Excellent 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

Job description

Job Description

With general direction, creates excavation, dewatering, shallow/deep foundations, dams/reservoirs/levees, geo-environmental projects, etc. engineering designs of basic to high complexity to meet client project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Reviews draft designs for compliance with federal, state and local regulations and signs off on completed designs.
• Ensures that firm policies and practices are followed on all designs.
• Performs site reviews and studies, as needed, to ensure designs are aligned with location specifications.
• Updates design requirements as necessary.
• Performs soil sampling analyses and modeling.
• Contributes to firm's TKM by developing white papers and technical design documentation of new or special case designs, studies, etc.
• Submits technical papers and designs for publishing to technical journals.
• Collaborates with sales staff to create proposals in response to current and potential client requests for proposal (RFPs).
• Reviews draft proposals for adherence to firm, industry, state, local and federal regulations and best practices.
• Meets with current and potential future clients to review their current and future design needs.
• Attends conferences, symposia, etc. to improve the visibility of the firm's products and services in collaboration with applicable sales staff.
• Performs other duties as required.
• Provides technical guidance and training to more junior staff.
• Mentors more junior staff and develops them for future growth within the discipline and firm.
• May supervise the work of junior engineers on project 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. 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.

Skills & 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.

Amount Of Travel Required

10% or less

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.