Senior Geotechnical Engineer – Foundations & Dams

CDM Smith; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 91,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith in Lincoln, NE is seeking a Senior Geotechnical/Civil Engineer to design excavation, foundations, dams, and geo-environmental projects with general direction. You will review drafts, ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with sales on proposals. Domestic and international travel may be required; PE license is required; 7 years of related experience; pay range mid-high reflects market.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical, Civil, Mining or Geologic Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 7 years of related experience.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Create excavation, dewatering, foundations, dams and levees designs.
• Engineering designs of basic to high complexity to meet client needs.
• Review designs for compliance with regulations and sign off.
• Ensure firm policies are followed on all designs.
• Conduct site reviews to align designs with location specs.
• Update design requirements as necessary.
• Perform soil sampling analyses and modeling.
• Provide guidance and training to junior staff.
• Mentor junior staff and supervise work when needed.

Skills

CADD 3D/4D

Engineering design principles

MS Office

Communication skills

Education

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

Professional engineering (PE) license

Job description

CDM Smith in Lincoln, NE is seeking a Senior Geotechnical/Civil Engineer to design excavation, foundations, dams, and geo-environmental projects with general direction. You will review drafts, ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with sales on proposals. Domestic and international travel may be required; PE license is required; 7 years of related experience; pay range mid-high reflects market.