Job Description

Join CDM Smith's Geotechnical Engineering Team in Fairfax, VA

CDM Smith is seeking a Junior Geotechnical Engineer to join our growing Infrastructure Services Group in Fairfax, Virginia. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside experienced geotechnical engineers on a wide range of impactful infrastructure projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic region and across the United States.

As a member of our Fairfax-based team, you will contribute to the planning, investigation, analysis, and design of geotechnical solutions supporting transportation, water, environmental, federal, and municipal infrastructure projects. You'll gain hands-on experience through both office and field assignments while building technical expertise and collaborating with multidisciplinary project teams serving some of the nation's most complex infrastructure challenges.

What You'll Do

Under the guidance of experienced geotechnical professionals, you will:

• Support geotechnical investigations, subsurface explorations, and field data collection activities.
• Perform engineering analyses and contribute to the design of shallow and deep foundations, retaining structures, excavations, earth retention systems, dewatering systems, embankments, dams, levees, and geo-environmental projects.
• Evaluate geotechnical data and soil and rock properties to support project recommendations and design development.
• Assist with preparation of geotechnical reports, technical specifications, engineering calculations, and construction documents.
• Review designs for compliance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements, as well as CDM Smith quality standards.
• Participate in site visits, field observations, and construction-phase services to verify design assumptions and support project execution.
• Utilize engineering software and geotechnical modeling tools to perform analyses and develop solutions.
• Collaborate with transportation, water, environmental, structural, and construction professionals across the Mid-Atlantic region and throughout CDM Smith's national practice.
• Contribute to the development of technical papers, white papers, presentations, and knowledge-sharing initiatives within the firm's Technical Knowledge Management (TKM) program.
• Support conference participation, professional organization involvement, and technical presentations that enhance both personal growth and the visibility of our geotechnical practice.

Why Join Our Fairfax Team?

Located in the heart of the Washington metropolitan area, our Fairfax office offers the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects that support federal agencies, local governments, and public utility clients. Fairfax serves as a key hub for CDM Smith's federal and infrastructure operations, providing exposure to nationally significant projects and collaboration with technical experts from across the organization.

Our geotechnical engineers support a variety of projects including transportation infrastructure, stormwater and environmental compliance programs, water and wastewater system improvements, flood resilience initiatives, dams, levees, and other critical infrastructure that helps strengthen communities throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.

As a junior engineer, you'll receive mentorship from experienced geotechnical professionals while developing expertise in geotechnical investigation, design, and construction support. You'll gain exposure to both local and nationally recognized projects, learn what skills and experiences are required to become an Engineer of Record (EOR), collaborate across multiple engineering disciplines, and build the technical and professional skills needed to advance your career.

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.

Amount of Travel Required

50%
Driving Requirements

An appropriate and valid driver's license is required.
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.
Pay Range Max

USD $129,771.00
Pay Range Min

USD $78,624.00