Geotechnical Engineer 8: Dams & Levees Discipline Leader

CDM Smith; Bowie (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead their geotechnical discipline. This role involves managing complex projects, mentoring staff, and driving innovative solutions in infrastructure design. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in geotechnical engineering, particularly with dams and levees, and will play a pivotal role in expanding the business. Join a forward-thinking team that values professional growth and offers a dynamic work environment focused on sustainability and excellence in engineering solutions.

Qualifications

• 15 years of related experience required with a PE license.
• Strong expertise in geotechnical engineering and project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary projects including dams and levees.
• Collaborate with sales to showcase technical differentiators.

Skills

Geotechnical Engineering

Project Management

Staff Management

Business Development

Flood Protection Facility Design

Foundation Design

Excavation Support Systems

Interpersonal Communication

Education

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

Graduate degree in Civil Engineering (preferred)

Tools

FLAC 2D/3D

Plaxis 2D/3D

Job description

40415BR

Requisition ID: 40415BR

Business Unit: TSU

Job Description:

Are you passionate about designing sustainable infrastructure solutions and helping clients solve complex geotechnical problems? Are you the go-to person on your geotechnical projects, able to identify and properly apply the most-appropriate technical solutions?

If you’re a senior geotechnical engineer with a desire to grow a national discipline and a team, this could be a great fit!

CDM Smith’s geotechnical discipline leader is a U.S.-based technical and sales role responsible for growing the geotechnical discipline and team globally. We are searching for a thought leader who is confident with clients, understands large-scale geotechnical projects, seeks innovative approaches to solve challenges, and encourages employees to expand their expertise. The discipline leader will collaborate with our sales team to identify and showcase our technical differentiators to drive growth.

As the discipline leader and a contributor to CDM Smith’s transformational growth, you will have a leadership role in the following areas:

1. Provide leadership, management, and technical expertise for a wide variety of multidisciplinary projects including dams and reservoirs, levees and floodwalls, heavy-civil works, and other infrastructure projects.
2. Position us ahead of challenges recognized in the marketplace, including pre-positioning for pursuits by identifying and showcasing our technical differentiators.
3. Expand dam and levee-related geotechnical business to complement the other CDM Smith business lines.
4. Work as a recognized leader of technical and professional staff.
5. Be actively involved in the Association of State Dam Safety Officials (ASDSO) and/or U.S. Society on Dams (USSD).
6. Serve as a technical specialist in the application of advanced geotechnical engineering theories, concepts, principles, and processes for a wide range in multidisciplinary projects.
7. Recruit, retain, and mentor the best and brightest technical employees.
8. Anticipate, identify, and adopt new technologies that help our clients solve challenges.
9. Collaborate with other discipline leaders in the practice to cultivate innovative solutions, technologies, and research and development projects.
10. Embrace continuous improvement, drive a culture of quality, and meet commitments for sustained success.
11. Work with clients in the public, private, federal, and international markets.

Job Title: Geotechnical Engineer 8: Dams & Levees Discipline Leader

Group: ISO

Certification/License Requirements: Professional Engineer

Employment Type: Regular

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical, Civil, Mining or Geologic Engineering or related discipline.
2. Professional engineering (PE) license. 15 years of related experience.
3. 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.
4. Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Graduate degree in Civil Engineering with Geotechnical Engineering emphasis preferred.
2. Working knowledge of FLAC 2D/3D or Plaxis 2D/3D is a plus.
3. Experience in dams, levees, trenchless design, tunnels, or geo-environmental projects is a plus.
4. Experience with staff management, project management, and business development is a plus.

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.

Why CDM Smith?: Check out this video and find out why our team loves to work here! (https://www.cdmsmith.com/en/Video/Meet-CDM-Smith)

Job Site Location: United States - Nationwide

Amount of Travel Required: 20%

Assignment Category: Fulltime-Regular

Visa Sponsorship Available: No - We will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position.

Skills and Abilities:

1. Expertise in embankment dams and levees, flood protection facility design, foundation design (deep and shallow), excavation support systems, dewatering, pipeline work, and solid waste.
2. Experience performing and/or overseeing geotechnical engineering analyses, evaluations, and calculations for geotechnical engineering studies and designs.
3. Experience providing engineering services during construction on projects involving dams/levees/floodwalls, earthwork, deep foundations, support of excavations, and other project types consistent with successful applicant’s expertise and pipelines.
4. Expertise in managing projects, subcontractors, and geotechnical staff on multi-disciplined projects and working within multi-disciplined team environment.
5. Comprehensive knowledge and multi-discipline experience in planning, designing, and managing large-scale geotechnical projects.
6. Expert knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations.
7. Experience assisting in marketing and business development related efforts related to existing and new clients.
8. Strong self-leadership and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to interact with clients and employees effectively, persuasively, and tactfully at all levels.
9. Ability to understand highly complex technical, professional, and business materials.
10. Experience in multiple project delivery types including design-build, design-bid-build, construction manager-at-risk, etc.
11. Proficient in reading and interpreting contracts, drawings, and specifications.
12. Ability to leverage a matrix organization to build relationships and drive desired results.