Geotechnical Engineer 2

CDM Smith • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

CDM Smith is seeking a geotechnical engineer to join its Infrastructure Services team in Atlanta. Under general supervision, the engineer creates basic to moderately complex designs for excavations, dewatering, shallow and deep foundations, dams, reservoirs, levees, geo-environmental projects, and related work to meet client requirements. The role reviews draft designs for compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and ensures firm policies and practices are followed. It includes conducting site reviews and studies, updating design requirements when needed, and performing soil sampling analyses and modeling. The engineer contributes to the firm's technical knowledge management by developing white papers and technical design documentation for new or special-case designs and studies, and submits technical papers and designs to technical journals. The role may also involve creating conference posters or other presentation materials with a team, as well as other duties as required. Domestic and/or international travel may be required, with travel frequency dependent on duties, responsibilities, workload, and project demands. Approximately 50% travel is required. An appropriate and valid driver's license is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical, Civil, Mining, or Geologic Engineering, or a related discipline; equivalent additional directly related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• One year of related experience.
• Intermediate knowledge of computer-assisted design and drafting (CADD) 3D and 4D software and practices.
• Knowledge of engineering principles of design.
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft business software, including Excel and Word.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• An appropriate and valid driver's license.
• Ability to travel; approximately 50% travel is required.

Responsibilities

• Create engineering designs of basic to moderate complexity for excavations, dewatering, shallow and deep foundations, dams, reservoirs, levees, geo-environmental projects, and related work.
• Review draft designs for compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Ensure firm policies and practices are followed on all designs.
• Perform site reviews and studies to ensure designs align with location specifications.
• Update design requirements as necessary.
• Perform soil sampling analyses and modeling.
• Develop white papers and technical design documentation for new or special-case designs and studies.
• Submit technical papers and designs for publication in technical journals.
• Work with a team to create conference posters or other presentation materials as needed.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• The company describes an employee experience that includes career growth and development, a challenging and progressive work environment, and projects across diverse disciplines and geographic locations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level