Geotechnical Engineer II: Design, Field Studies & Growth

CDM Smith; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith in Denver, CO is seeking a junior Geotechnical Engineer to join our Infrastructure Services Team. You will support designs for excavation, dewatering, foundations, dams, and geo-environmental projects under supervision.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical, Civil, Mining or Geologic Engineering and at least 1 year of related experience; Master’s is preferred. Domestic or international travel may be required; strong communication and MS Office skills are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical, Civil, Mining or Geologic Engineering or related discipline.
• 1 year of related experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required; travel frequency is contingent on specific duties and project demands.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering – highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, create excavation, dewatering, shallow/deep foundations, dams/reservoirs/levees, geo-environmental projects, etc.
• Support engineering designs of basic to moderate complexity to meet client project requirements.
• Review draft designs for compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Ensure that firm policies and practices are followed on all designs.
• Perform site reviews and studies to ensure designs are aligned with location specifications.
• Update design requirements as necessary.
• Perform soil sampling analyses and modeling.
• Contribute to the firm’s Knowledge Material by developing white papers and technical design documentation of new or special case designs, studies, etc.

Skills

CAD/CADD 3D/4D

Engineering principles

MS Office

Communication skills

Education

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

Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

CDM Smith in Denver, CO is seeking a junior Geotechnical Engineer to join our Infrastructure Services Team. You will support designs for excavation, dewatering, foundations, dams, and geo-environmental projects under supervision.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical, Civil, Mining or Geologic Engineering and at least 1 year of related experience; Master’s is preferred. Domestic or international travel may be required; strong communication and MS Office skills are valued.