CDM Smith seeks a Geotechnical Engineer to join the infrastructure services team in a Dallas, TX onsite capacity. The role focuses on developing and reviewing geotechnical designs, performing site reviews and soil sampling, and contributing to technical documentation, with travel required.
Responsibilities
- Create excavation, dewatering, shallow and deep foundations, dams, reservoirs, levees, geo-environmental projects, and related work under general supervision
- Develop engineering designs of basic to moderate complexity to meet client project requirements
- Review draft designs for compliance with federal, state and local regulations, ensuring adherence to firm policies and practices
- Conduct site reviews and studies as needed to align designs with location specifications
- Update design requirements as necessary
- Perform soil sampling analyses and modeling
- Contribute to the firm’s Technical Knowledge Management by developing white papers and technical design documentation for new or special case designs and studies
- Submit technical papers and designs for publication in technical journals
- Perform other duties as required
- May create or collaborate on posters or other presentation materials for conferences
Qualifications
- Intermediate knowledge of computer aided design and drafting (CADD) 3D and 4D software and practices
- Understanding of engineering design principles
- Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- 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; travel frequency depends on duties and project demands
- Equivalent additional directly related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
Technologies
- CADD (CAD), 3D and 4D software
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
Location and Travel
Location: Dallas, TX (onsite)
Travel: 20% to 40% of the time, depending on duties and project demands
Compensation
Salary: USD 71,781 - 118,477 per year
Sponsorship and Employment Details
Visa sponsorship: No sponsorship available in the United States (eg, H-1B or TN)
Education and Experience
A Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical, Civil, Mining or Geologic Engineering or related discipline is required, along with 1 year of related experience.
Equal Opportunity
CDM Smith and its divisions are an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Background Checks and Drug Testing
CDM Smith reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education and licensure, and may conduct credit and motor vehicle checks where applicable. Drug testing may be conducted for designated positions. Background checks are typically conducted after an offer of employment in the United States.
Massachusetts Applicants
Massachusetts law prohibits requiring or administering a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.
