Geotechnical Engineer​/Upcoming MS New Graduates

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CDM Smith is seeking a Junior Geotechnical Engineer to join our growing Infrastructure Services Group in Houston, Texas. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside experienced geotechnical engineers on a wide range of impactful infrastructure projects throughout Texas and the Gulf Coast region.

As a member of our Houston-based team, you will contribute to the planning, investigation, analysis, and design of geotechnical solutions supporting transportation, water, environmental, municipal, and resilience-focused infrastructure projects. You'll gain hands‑on experience through both office and field assignments while developing technical expertise and collaborating with multidisciplinary project teams across one of the nation's fastest‑growing infrastructure markets.

Under the guidance of experienced geotechnical professionals, you will:

• Support geotechnical investigations, subsurface explorations, and field data collection activities.
• Perform engineering analyses and contribute to the design of shallow and deep foundations, retaining structures, excavations, earth retention systems, dewatering systems, embankments, dams, levees, and geo‑environmental projects.
• Evaluate geotechnical data and soil and rock properties to support project recommendations and design development.
• Assist with preparation of geotechnical reports, technical specifications, engineering calculations, and construction documents.
• Review designs for compliance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements, as well as CDM Smith quality standards.
• Participate in site visits, field observations, and construction‑phase services to verify design assumptions and support project execution.
• Utilize engineering software and geotechnical modeling tools to perform analyses and develop solutions.
• Collaborate with transportation, water, environmental, structural, and construction professionals throughout Texas and across CDM Smith's South Region.
• Contribute to the development of technical papers, white papers, presentations, and knowledge‑sharing initiatives within the firm's Technical Knowledge Management (TKM) program.
• Support conference participation, professional organization involvement, and technical presentations that enhance both personal growth and the visibility of our geotechnical practice.

Houston offers a unique opportunity to work on some of the nation's most complex and high‑profile infrastructure projects. Our geotechnical engineers support critical transportation corridors, flood mitigation and coastal resilience efforts, water and wastewater facilities, and major municipal infrastructure improvements that help communities thrive and adapt to future challenges.

As a junior engineer, you'll receive mentorship from experienced geotechnical professionals, gaining exposure to the unique geologic conditions and engineering challenges found throughout Texas and the Gulf Coast region. You'll have opportunities to build field and design experience, l learn what skills and experiences are required to become an Engineer of Record, collaborate with experts across multiple disciplines, and…