Geotechnical Engineer

Job Description

CDM Smith is seeking a junior Geotechnical Engineer to join our Infrastructure Services Team in Denver, CO. Candidates in this role can expect to:

• Under general supervision, create excavation, dewatering, shallow/deep foundations, dams/reservoirs/levees, geo-environmental projects, etc.
• Support engineering designs of basic to moderate complexity to meet client project requirements.
• Review draft designs for compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Ensure that firm policies and practices are followed on all designs.
• Perform site reviews and studies, as needed, to ensure designs are aligned with location specifications.
• Update design requirements as necessary.
• Perform soil sampling analyses and modeling.
• Contribute to the firm’s Knowledge Material by developing white papers and technical design documentation of new or special case designs, studies, etc.
• Submit technical papers and designs for publication to technical journals.
• Perform other duties as required.
• May create or work with a team to create a poster or other presentation material for a conference.

• 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 is contingent on specific duties and project demands.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

• Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering – highly preferred.

• 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 (Excel, Word, etc.).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

20% – 40%

We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy‑related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.