Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Field & Design Lead

CDM Smith; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 91,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith seeks a geotechnical/civil engineer to lead designs for foundations, dams and geo-environmental projects. You will prepare engineering drawings, review draft designs, and ensure compliance with regulations and client requirements.

Requirements include a PE license or eligibility, 7+ years of experience, and 20–40% travel. The role includes mentoring junior staff and contributing to technical papers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical, Civil, Mining or Geologic Engineering or related discipline.
• PE license is required or must be obtained.
• At least 7 years of related experience; travel 20–40%.

Responsibilities

• With general direction, creates excavation, dewatering, foundations, dams/reservoirs/levees, geo-environmental projects.
• Engineering designs of basic to high complexity to meet client project requirements.
• Reviews draft designs for compliance with regulations and signs off on completed designs.
• Performs site reviews and studies and updates design requirements as needed.
• Mentors junior staff and may supervise engineers on project work.

Skills

CAD 3D/4D software

Engineering design principles

Microsoft Office

Verbal and written communications

Regulatory knowledge

Education

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

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

CADD 3D/4D software

Job description

CDM Smith seeks a geotechnical/civil engineer to lead designs for foundations, dams and geo-environmental projects. You will prepare engineering drawings, review draft designs, and ensure compliance with regulations and client requirements.

Requirements include a PE license or eligibility, 7+ years of experience, and 20–40% travel. The role includes mentoring junior staff and contributing to technical papers.