Senior Geotechnical Engineer – Field & Design Leader

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

Job summary

CDM Smith in Maryland seeks a senior Geotechnical/Civil/Mining engineer to lead complex design work on critical projects. You will develop excavation, dewatering, foundations and dam designs while ensuring compliance with regulations and quality standards.

The role requires a PE license and a minimum of seven years of related experience. Domestic and international travel up to 40% is expected, with opportunities to mentor staff and contribute to technical papers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical, Civil, Mining or Geologic Engineering.
• Professional engineering (PE) license.
• 7 years of related experience.
• Willing to travel domestically and/or internationally.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Design excavation, dewatering, foundations, dams and geotechnical projects.
• Review designs for compliance with federal, state and local regulations and sign off.
• Provide technical guidance and training to junior staff.
• Mentor junior staff and supervise engineers on projects.
• Meet with clients to review design needs and travel as required.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Civil engineering

CADD 3D/4D

Education

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

Professional engineer (PE) license

Tools

CADD 3D/4D

Job description

CDM Smith in Maryland seeks a senior Geotechnical/Civil/Mining engineer to lead complex design work on critical projects. You will develop excavation, dewatering, foundations and dam designs while ensuring compliance with regulations and quality standards.

The role requires a PE license and a minimum of seven years of related experience. Domestic and international travel up to 40% is expected, with opportunities to mentor staff and contribute to technical papers.