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CDM Smith · 4 days ago

Geotechnical Engineer 8: Discipline Leader

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

15+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Provide leadership, management, and technical expertise for a wide variety of multidisciplinary projects including dams and reservoirs, levees and floodwalls, heavy-civil works, and other infrastructure projects.

Position us ahead of challenges recognized in the marketplace, including pre-positioning for pursuits by identifying and showcasing our technical differentiators.

Expand dam and levee-related geotechnical business to complement the other CDM Smith business lines.

Work as a recognized leader of technical and professional staff.

Be actively involved in the Association of State Dam Safety Officials (ASDSO) and/or U.S. Society on Dams (USSD)

Serve as a technical specialist in the application of advanced geotechnical engineering theories, concepts, principles, and processes for wide range in multidisciplinary projects

Recruit, retain, and mentor the best and brightest technical employees

Anticipate, identify, and adopt new technologies that help our clients solve challenges

Collaborate with other discipline leaders in the practice to cultivate innovative solutions, technologies, and research and development projects

Embrace continuous improvement, drive a culture of quality, and meet commitments for sustained success

Work with clients in the public, private, federal, and international markets

Qualification

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Geotechnical EngineeringProfessional Engineer LicenseDamsLeveesGeotechnical AnalysesTechnical LeadershipBusiness DevelopmentFoundation DesignStaff ManagementProject ManagementFLAC 2D/3DPlaxis 2D/3DExcavation Support SystemsContract InterpretationContinuous Improvement

Required

Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical, Civil, Mining or Geologic Engineering or related discipline.

Professional engineering (PE) license.

15 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.

Expertise in embankment dams and levees, flood protection facility design, foundation design (deep and shallow), excavation support systems, dewatering, pipeline work, and solid waste.

Experience performing and/or overseeing geotechnical engineering analyses, evaluations, and calculations for geotechnical engineering studies and designs.

Experience providing engineering services during construction on projects involving dams/levees/floodwalls, earthwork, deep foundations, support of excavations, and other project types consistent with successful applicant’s expertise and pipelines.

Expertise in managing projects, subcontractors, and geotechnical staff on multi-disciplined projects and working within multi-disciplined team environment.

Comprehensive knowledge and multi-discipline experience in planning, designing, and managing large-scale geotechnical projects.

Expert knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations.

Experience assisting in marketing and business development related efforts related to existing and new clients.

Strong self-leadership and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to interact with clients and employees effectively, persuasively, and tactfully at all levels.

Ability to understand highly complex technical, professional, and business materials.

Experience in multiple project delivery types including design-build, design-bid-build, construction manager-at-risk, etc.

Proficient in reading and interpreting contracts, drawings, and specifications.

Ability to leverage a matrix organization to build relationships and drive desired results.