CDM Smith · 4 months ago
Geotechnical Engineer 5
CDM Smith is a company dedicated to creating a challenging and progressive work environment. They are seeking a Geotechnical Engineer 5 who will be responsible for creating complex engineering designs and ensuring compliance with regulations, while also mentoring junior staff and contributing to technical documentation.
Civil Engineering
Responsibilities
Creates excavation, dewatering, shallow/deep foundations, dams/reservoirs/levees, geo-environmental projects, etc. engineering designs of basic to high complexity to meet client project requirements
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical, Civil, Mining or Geologic Engineering or related discipline
Professional engineering (PE) license
7 years 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
Expert Knowledge of computer assisted design and drafting (CADD) 3D and 4D software and practices
Expert Knowledge of engineer principles of design
Expert Knowledge of Microsoft business software (excel, word, etc.)
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Expert knowledge of federal, state and local regulations
Preferred
Master's Degree in Geotechnical Engineering
Company
CDM Smith
Louis Perry Group (now CDM Smith) is a privately owned engineering and construction firm providing legendary client service and smart solutions in water, environment, transportation, energy and facilities.