Senior Geotechnical Engineer – Complex Foundations

CDM Smith; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 91,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith in Frederick, MD is seeking a Senior Geotechnical/Civil Engineer to lead design efforts for excavation, dewatering, foundations, dams, and geo-environmental projects. You will ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, review drafts, and mentor junior staff.

The role requires a PE license, a bachelor’s degree in a related field, and approximately 7 years of experience, with 20-40% travel. Strong communication and CAD skills are essential for success at CDM Smith.

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.

Responsibilities

• Create excavation, dewatering, foundations, dams/reservoirs/levees, geo-environmental designs.
• Engineer designs of basic to high complexity to meet client project requirements.
• Review designs for compliance with regulations and sign off on completed designs.
• Provide technical guidance and training to junior staff and mentors.
• May supervise junior engineers on project work.

Skills

CADD 3D/4D

Engineering design

MS Office

Verbal & written communication

Regulatory knowledge

Education

PE license

Bachelor's in Geotechnical/Civil/Mining/Geologic Eng

Tools

CADD software

MS Excel

Job description

CDM Smith in Frederick, MD is seeking a Senior Geotechnical/Civil Engineer to lead design efforts for excavation, dewatering, foundations, dams, and geo-environmental projects. You will ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, review drafts, and mentor junior staff.

The role requires a PE license, a bachelor’s degree in a related field, and approximately 7 years of experience, with 20-40% travel. Strong communication and CAD skills are essential for success at CDM Smith.