Geotechnical Engineer 8: Dams & Levees Discipline Leader

CDM Smith; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead their geotechnical discipline. This role involves managing a variety of multidisciplinary projects, providing technical expertise, and driving business growth through innovative solutions. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in geotechnical engineering, a strong leadership presence, and the ability to mentor and expand a talented team. If you are passionate about sustainable infrastructure and eager to make an impact in the field, this opportunity offers a platform for professional growth and collaboration with top industry professionals.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in geotechnical engineering with a PE license.
• Strong leadership skills and experience in multidisciplinary projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead geotechnical projects including dams, levees, and heavy-civil works.
• Collaborate with sales to showcase technical differentiators.

Skills

Geotechnical Engineering

Project Management

Business Development

Staff Management

Technical Leadership

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 of 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.

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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.

Driver's License Requirements: An appropriate and valid driver's license is required.

Massachusetts Applicants: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.