Senior Geotechnical Engineer: Foundations & Geo-Projects

CDM Smith; Hilo (HI); On-site; USD 91,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith in Hawaii seeks a geotechnical/civil engineer to design excavation, dewatering, foundations, dams, reservoirs and related projects under general direction. You will review drafts for regulatory compliance, perform site reviews and soil sampling, and support technical design across projects.

The role requires a PE license, a relevant bachelor's degree, 7 years of experience, and travel up to 40%. You will mentor junior staff and contribute to technical design and client proposals.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Create excavation, dewatering, foundations, dams/reservoirs, geo-environmental designs.
• Review drafts for regulatory compliance and sign off on designs.
• Perform site reviews and soil sampling analyses.
• Mentor junior staff and develop them for growth.
• Collaborate with sales to create proposals in response to RFPs.
• Provide technical guidance and training to staff.

Skills

CADD 3D/4D

Engineering principles

Microsoft Office

Verbal & written communication

Regulatory knowledge

Education

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

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

CDM Smith in Hawaii seeks a geotechnical/civil engineer to design excavation, dewatering, foundations, dams, reservoirs and related projects under general direction. You will review drafts for regulatory compliance, perform site reviews and soil sampling, and support technical design across projects.

The role requires a PE license, a relevant bachelor's degree, 7 years of experience, and travel up to 40%. You will mentor junior staff and contribute to technical design and client proposals.