Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Foundations & Dams

CDM Smith; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 91,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Geotechnical/Civil Engineer to design foundations, dams and geo-environmental projects with general direction. You will review designs for regulatory compliance and mentor junior staff while ensuring adherence to firm policies.

The ideal candidate has a PE license, a relevant bachelor's degree and about 7 years of related experience, with travel up to 40%. Join CDM Smith to work on diverse projects across locations and contribute to world-class solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical, Civil, Mining or Geologic Engineering or related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
• 7 years of related experience; domestic and/or international travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• With general direction, creates excavation, dewatering, shallow/deep 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 federal, state and local regulations and signs off on completed designs.
• Ensures that firm policies and practices are followed on all designs.
• Performs site reviews and studies, as needed, to ensure designs are aligned with location specifications.
• Updates design requirements as necessary.
• Performs soil sampling analyses and modeling.
• Contributes to firm's TKM by developing white papers and technical design documentation of new or special case designs, studies, etc.

Skills

CADD 3D/4D software

Engineering design principles

Microsoft Office

Verbal and written communications

Regulations knowledge

Education

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

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a Geotechnical/Civil Engineer to design foundations, dams and geo-environmental projects with general direction. You will review designs for regulatory compliance and mentor junior staff while ensuring adherence to firm policies.

The ideal candidate has a PE license, a relevant bachelor's degree and about 7 years of related experience, with travel up to 40%. Join CDM Smith to work on diverse projects across locations and contribute to world-class solutions.