Senior Geotechnical Engineer: Foundations & Projects

CDM Smith; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 91,478 - 160,118; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a licensed professional geotechnical/civil engineer with a minimum of seven years of experience to lead multidisciplinary project designs in geotechnical, civil, mining or geologic engineering. The role involves travel and collaboration with sales to respond to RFPs, and mentoring junior staff while delivering compliant, high-quality design work.

The position requires a PE license and strong knowledge of CAD and drafting tools, as well as Excel and Word for technical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Geotechnical, Civil, Mining or Geologic Engineering or related discipline.
• PE licensure required; 7 years of related experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required; travel frequency depends on duties.

Responsibilities

• With general direction, creates excavation, dewatering, 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 regulations and signs off on completed designs.
• Performs site reviews and studies to ensure designs align with location specifications.
• Mentors more junior staff and develops them for future growth within the discipline.

Skills

CAD & drafting

Engineering design principles

Microsoft Office

verbal and written communications

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Education

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

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a licensed professional geotechnical/civil engineer with a minimum of seven years of experience to lead multidisciplinary project designs in geotechnical, civil, mining or geologic engineering. The role involves travel and collaboration with sales to respond to RFPs, and mentoring junior staff while delivering compliant, high-quality design work.

The position requires a PE license and strong knowledge of CAD and drafting tools, as well as Excel and Word for technical