Senior Geotechnical Engineer — Design, Leadership & Mentoring

CDM Smith; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 87,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a senior geotechnical/civil engineer to lead complex designs, ensuring regulatory compliance and delivery excellence in geotechnical projects. You will conduct site reviews, perform soil analyses, mentor junior staff and collaborate with sales to respond to RFPs.

Ideal candidates hold a PE license, a geology/engineering degree, and 7 years of related experience, with travel as required. Join a team that values impact, growth, and high‑quality engineering solutions.

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; travel frequency depends on workload.

Responsibilities

• Reviews designs for compliance with federal, state and local regulations and signs off on completed designs.
• Performs site reviews to ensure designs align with location specifications.
• Performs soil sampling analyses and modeling.
• Mentors junior staff and provides technical guidance on projects.
• May supervise the work of junior engineers on project assignments.

Skills

CAD 3D/4D design

Engineering design principles

MS Office

Verbal & written communication

Regulatory knowledge

Education

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

PE license

Equivalent related experience considered

Tools

CADD software

MS Office suite

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a senior geotechnical/civil engineer to lead complex designs, ensuring regulatory compliance and delivery excellence in geotechnical projects. You will conduct site reviews, perform soil analyses, mentor junior staff and collaborate with sales to respond to RFPs.

Ideal candidates hold a PE license, a geology/engineering degree, and 7 years of related experience, with travel as required. Join a team that values impact, growth, and high‑quality engineering solutions.