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Geotechnical Engineer 2 (Recent/August/December Master's Grads)
Posted 1 weeks ago
Job Description
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.
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.