Senior Geotechnical Engineer – Foundations & Dams

CDM Smith; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 91,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith in Huntington, WV is seeking a geotechnical/civil engineer to lead complex design efforts for excavation, dewatering, foundations, dams, and geo-environmental projects. You will review designs for regulatory compliance and mentor junior staff, contributing to high-quality, deliverable designs.

The role requires a PE license and about 7 years of related experience, with travel as needed. Expect collaboration with sales teams on proposals and client meetings to define future project

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Creates excavation, dewatering, foundations, dams/reservoirs/levees, geo-environmental projects.
• Engineers designs of basic to high complexity to meet client requirements.
• Reviews draft designs for compliance with regulations and signs off on completed designs.
• Mentors junior staff and may supervise work of junior engineers on project work.
• Provides technical guidance and training to more junior staff.

Skills

CADD 3D/4D

Engineering design principles

MS Office

Regulations knowledge

Strong communication

Education

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

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

CDM Smith in Huntington, WV is seeking a geotechnical/civil engineer to lead complex design efforts for excavation, dewatering, foundations, dams, and geo-environmental projects. You will review designs for regulatory compliance and mentor junior staff, contributing to high-quality, deliverable designs.

The role requires a PE license and about 7 years of related experience, with travel as needed. Expect collaboration with sales teams on proposals and client meetings to define future project