Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Design & Leadership (Travel)

CDM Smith; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 91,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith in Idaho is seeking a geotechnical/civil engineer to lead designs for foundations, dams, reservoirs and geo-environmental projects. You will review designs for regulatory compliance, supervise junior staff, perform site studies and contribute to technical papers and proposals.

Requires PE license, a Bachelor’s in Geotechnical/Civil/Mining, 7 years of related experience, and 20–40% travel. This role offers diverse projects, professional growth and a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical, Civil, Mining or Geologic Engineering or related discipline.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license.
• 7 years of related experience, travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Creates excavation, dewatering, foundations and geo-environmental designs.
• Reviews draft designs for regulatory compliance and signs off on completed designs.
• Mentors junior staff and provides training on design practices.
• Performs site reviews and soil sampling analyses as needed.
• Contributes to proposals and technical papers; collaborates with sales staff.

Skills

CADD 3D/4D

Engineering design principles

Microsoft Office

Verbal & written communication

Regulatory knowledge

Education

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

Job description

CDM Smith in Idaho is seeking a geotechnical/civil engineer to lead designs for foundations, dams, reservoirs and geo-environmental projects. You will review designs for regulatory compliance, supervise junior staff, perform site studies and contribute to technical papers and proposals.

Requires PE license, a Bachelor’s in Geotechnical/Civil/Mining, 7 years of related experience, and 20–40% travel. This role offers diverse projects, professional growth and a collaborative team.