Geotechnical Engineer – Travel‑Heavy Infrastructure

CDM Smith; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a geotechnical engineer to join our Infrastructure Services team in Atlanta. The candidate will design and review geotechnical components such as foundations, dewatering, and dams, with emphasis on basic to moderate complexity and regulatory compliance.

Travel up to 50% may be required. The role supports project delivery and technical documentation while contributing to knowledge sharing through papers and conference materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Geotechnical, Civil, Mining or Geologic Engineering or related discipline.
• 1 year of related experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Designs excavation, dewatering, shallow/deep foundations, dams/reservoirs/levees, and geo-environmental projects of basic to moderate complexity.
• Reviews draft designs for compliance with federal, state and local regulations.
• Performs site reviews and studies to ensure alignment with location specifications.
• Updates design requirements as necessary.
• Performs soil sampling analyses and modeling.
• Contributes to firm’s technical knowledge by developing white papers and technical design documentation.
• May create or work with a team to create posters or presentations for conferences.

Skills

CADD 3D/4D

Engineering design

MS Office

Education

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

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a geotechnical engineer to join our Infrastructure Services team in Atlanta. The candidate will design and review geotechnical components such as foundations, dewatering, and dams, with emphasis on basic to moderate complexity and regulatory compliance.

Travel up to 50% may be required. The role supports project delivery and technical documentation while contributing to knowledge sharing through papers and conference materials.