Geotechnical Engineer​/Master's Grads

Overview

CDM Smith is seeking a junior Geotechnical Engineer to join our Infrastructure Services Team in Fairfax. Under direct supervision, supports geotechnical engineering work on a variety of civil infrastructure, geo-environmental, mining, dams, and levees projects. Performs engineering analyses and prepares design support documentation to meet project requirements and applicable standards. Reviews project data, specifications, calculations, and submittals for consistency with federal, state, and local requirements, as applicable.

Ensures that firm policies, procedures, and quality practices are followed for assigned work.

Supports geotechnical, hydrological, and geophysical site investigations, including review and reduction of field and laboratory data. Assists with performing geotechnical analyses, modeling, and engineering calculations under senior technical review. Provides construction support and field oversight, including documenting field observations, maintaining accurate field logs and records, tracking relevant construction activities, and communicating field conditions to the project team. Contributes to the firm’s technical knowledge management through preparation of calculation packages, technical memoranda, and design documentation for new or special-case studies.

Assists with preparation of technical papers, journal articles, conference presentations, posters, and other technical materials.

• Under direct supervision, support geotechnical engineering work on infrastructure projects including civil infrastructure, geo-environmental, mining, dams, and levees.
• Perform engineering analyses and prepare design support documentation to meet project requirements and applicable standards.
• Review project data, specifications, calculations, and submittals for consistency with requirements.
• Follow firm policies, procedures, and quality practices for assigned work.
• Support site investigations and review of field and laboratory data.
• Assist with geotechnical analyses, modeling, and engineering calculations under senior technical review.
• Provide construction support and field oversight; document field observations and maintain field logs.
• Communicate field conditions to the project team and track relevant construction activities.
• Contribute to knowledge management through calculation packages and design documentation for studies.
• Assist with preparation of technical papers and other technical materials.

• 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. The frequency of travel is contingent on duties and project demands. Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• An appropriate and valid driver's license is required.

• Master's degree candidates preferred
• Up to 2 years of relevant geotechnical engineering experience preferred.
• EIT certification preferred

60% travel required.

• Intermediate knowledge of computer aided design and drafting (CADD) with 3D/4D software and practices.
• Knowledge of engineering design principles.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, etc.).
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

CDM Smith is 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, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

CDM Smith reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc., and may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment in the United States. The timing of checks outside the United States varies by country but will not precede an interview. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history where applicable.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.

All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Recruitment Center Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other CDM Smith staff are not binding terms.

• Business Unit: TSU
• Group: ISO
• Assignment Category:
  Fulltime-Regular
• Employment Type:
  
  Regular
• Visa Sponsorship Available:
  No