Geotechnical Engineer​/Master's Grads

Job Title

Geotechnical Engineer 2 (Recent/August/December Master's Grads)

ISO

Regular

CDM Smith is seeking an 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.

• 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.
• Frequency of travel contingent on specific duties and 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.

• Master's Candidates preferred.
• Up to 2 years of relevant geotechnical engineering experience is preferred.
• EIT certification is 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.).
• 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.

Virginia
- Fairfax

60%

Fulltime-Regular

No
- We will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position

All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.

Successful candidate will be required to work in office and field locations as needed.

An appropriate and valid driver's license is required.