CDM Smith

Geotechnical Engineer 2 (Recent/August/December Master's Grads)

CDM Smith$78K — $129K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical, Civil, Mining, Geologic Engineering or related discipline
  • 1 year of related experience
  • Intermediate knowledge of CADD 3D and 4D software
  • Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Good written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Create basic to moderate complexity engineering designs related to excavation and foundations
  • Review draft designs for regulatory compliance
  • Ensure adherence to firm policies on designs
  • Conduct site reviews and studies as required
  • Perform soil sampling and analyses
  • Contribute to technical knowledge management via white papers and documentation
  • Develop presentation materials for conferences

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Involvement in diverse and impactful projects
  • Ability to publish technical work in journals
  • Potential for engaging in international travel
Full Job Description
CDM Smith is hiring an entry-level geotechnical engineer to join our Infrastructure Services Team in Latham. Under general supervision, creates excavation, dewatering, shallow/deep foundations, dams/reservoirs/levees, geo-environmental projects, etc. engineering designs of basic to moderate complexity to meet client project requirements. Reviews draft designs for compliance with federal, state and local regulations. 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.. Submits technical papers and designs for publishing to technical journals. Performs 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 Current enrollment in a MS program in Geotechnical Engineering is highly preferred. 2026 graduates welcome to apply! Amount of Travel Required 50% Driving Requirements An appropriate and valid driver's license is required. Pay Range Min USD $78,624.00 Pay Range Max USD $129,771.00 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.
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Size
5,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1986

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