CDM Smith

Geotechnical Engineer 2

CDM Smith$75K — $124K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical, Civil, Mining or Geologic Engineering or related discipline.
  • 1 year of related experience in the field.
  • Intermediate knowledge of CADD 3D and 4D software.
  • Expert knowledge of Microsoft business software (Excel, Word, etc.).
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Create designs for excavation, dewatering, foundations, and geo-environmental projects.
  • Support engineering designs to meet client project requirements.
  • Review designs for compliance with regulations.
  • Ensure adherence to firm policies in all designs.
  • Perform site reviews and adjust designs to meet location specifications.
  • Conduct soil sampling analyses and modeling.
  • Develop technical documentation and submit papers for publication.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development through firm-supported publications and white papers.
  • Collaborative work environment with team-oriented projects.
  • Engagement in a variety of engineering tasks from design to field review.
  • Potential for international travel, broadening professional exposure.
  • Access to a diverse range of projects within the infrastructure sector.
Full Job Description
Job Description

CDM Smith is seeking a junior Geotechnical Engineer to join our Infrastructure Services Team in Denver, CO. Candidates in this role can expect to:
  • Under general supervision, create excavation, dewatering, shallow/deep foundations, dams/reservoirs/levees, geo-environmental projects, etc.
  • support engineering designs of basic to moderate complexity to meet client project requirements.
  • Review draft designs for compliance with federal, state and local regulations.
  • Ensure that firm policies and practices are followed on all designs.
  • Perform site reviews and studies, as needed, to ensure designs are aligned with location specifications.
  • Update design requirements as necessary.
  • Perform soil sampling analyses and modeling.
  • Contribute to firm's Knowledge Material by developing white papers and technical design documentation of new or special case designs, studies, etc..
  • Submit technical papers and designs for publishing to technical journals.
  • Perform other duties as required.
  • May create or work with a team to create a poster or other presentation material for a conference.

Skills & Abilities

Intermediate Knowledge of computer assisted design and drafting (CADD) 3D and 4D software and practices. Knowledge of engineer principles of design. Expert Knowledge of Microsoft business software (excel, word, etc.). Good written and verbal communications skills.
Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical, Civil, Mining or Geologic Engineering or related discipline. 1 year of related experience. Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands. Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering Highly Preferred

Amount of Travel Required

20% - 40%
Pay Range Min

USD $75,213.00
Pay Range Max

USD $124,134.00
Additional Pay Range Information

CDM Smith is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. This pay range is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels for the geographic location assigned to the position. In addition to geographic location, a candidate's salary is determined by several other factors including, but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, relevant work experience, skills, required certifications, and education/training.
Additional Compensation

All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.
Visa Sponsorship Available

No-We will not support sponsorship in the United States, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position
Agency Disclaimer

All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Talent Acquisition Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Talent Acquisition Team will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.

About CDM Smith

CDM Smith is an engineering and construction company that provides a wide range of services to clients in the public and private sectors. The company was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. CDM Smith offers services in areas such as water resources, transportation, environmental engineering, and more. The company is committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact. CDM Smith has offices throughout the United States and around the world.
Learn more about CDM Smith
Size
5,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1986

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