Geotechnical Engineer 5

CDM Smith • Richmond, VA

7d

About The Position

With general direction, creates cutting-edge engineering designs for a wide range of geotechnical and geo-environmental projects, including excavation support, dewatering systems, shallow and deep foundations, dams, reservoirs, and levees. Drives technical excellence and innovation to solve complex challenges and deliver impactful results for clients.
Reviews draft designs for compliance with federal, state and local regulations and signs off on completed designs.
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.
Collaborates with sales staff to create proposals in response to current and potential client requests for proposal (RFPs).
Reviews draft proposals for adherence to firm, industry, state, local and federal regulations and best practices.
Meets with current and potential future clients to review their current and future design needs.
Attends conferences, symposia, etc. to improve the visibility of the firm's products and services in collaboration with applicable sales staff.
Performs other duties as required.
Provides technical guidance and training to more junior staff.
Mentors more junior staff and develops them for future growth within the discipline and firm.
May supervise the work of junior engineers on project work.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical, Civil, Mining or Geologic Engineering or related discipline.
• Professional engineering (PE) license.
• 7 years of related experience.
• An appropriate and valid driver's license is required.

Nice To Haves

• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Creates cutting-edge engineering designs for a wide range of geotechnical and geo-environmental projects, including excavation support, dewatering systems, shallow and deep foundations, dams, reservoirs, and levees.
• Drives technical excellence and innovation to solve complex challenges and deliver impactful results for clients.
• Reviews draft designs for compliance with federal, state and local regulations and signs off on completed designs.
• 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.
• Collaborates with sales staff to create proposals in response to current and potential client requests for proposal (RFPs).
• Reviews draft proposals for adherence to firm, industry, state, local and federal regulations and best practices.
• Meets with current and potential future clients to review their current and future design needs.
• Attends conferences, symposia, etc. to improve the visibility of the firm's products and services in collaboration with applicable sales staff.
• Provides technical guidance and training to more junior staff.
• Mentors more junior staff and develops them for future growth within the discipline and firm.
• May supervise the work of junior engineers on project work.

Benefits

• CDM Smith is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.
• All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.

What This Job Offers

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