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Geotechnical Engineer 6

CDM Smith

Orlando, FLJob$105–184K/yrSeen 4 days agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$105–184K/yr
Location
Orlando, FL
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

CDM Smith seeks a Geotechnical Engineer to lead complex infrastructure designs involving dams, levees, reservoirs, foundations, excavation, dewatering, and geo-environmental work. The role includes client and project-team collaboration, mentoring junior engineers, and advancing technical practices. Candidates may be based in Florida within commuting distance of a local CDM Smith office.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

CADD 3D and 4DEngineering Design PrinciplesMicrosoft Business SoftwareVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationFederal RegulationsState RegulationsLocal Regulations

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Geotechnical, Civil, Mining or Geologic Engineering or Related Discipline or Equivalent ExperienceProfessional Engineer License10 Years Related Experience

Full job description

Company Overview

Check out this video and find out why our team loves to work here! (https://www.cdmsmith.com/resources/videos/meet-cdm-smith)

Join Us! CDM Smith – where amazing career journeys unfold.

Imagine a place committed to offering an unmatched employee experience. Where you work on projects that are meaningful to you. Where you play an active part in shaping your career journey. Where your co-workers are invested in you and your success. Where you are encouraged and supported to do your very best and given the tools and resources to do so. Where it’s a priority that the company takes good care of you and your family.

Our employees are the heart of our company. As an employer of choice, our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee. We value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world-class solutions and bring diverse perspectives. Join our team, and together we will make a difference and change the world.

Job Description

Ready to tackle the kind of geotechnical challenges that require more than a standard solution? This role puts you at the center of complex infrastructure projects involving dams, levees, reservoirs, deep foundations, excavation, dewatering, and geo-environmental work. You’ll take ownership of sophisticated designs, collaborate directly with clients and project teams, mentor junior engineers, and help advance technical best practices across the firm. If you’re looking for a role where your technical expertise can shape both projects and people, this is an opportunity to make your mark. We are open to candidates based in Florida within commuting distance to any local CDM Smith office.

  • With high-level goals provided, creates excavation, dewatering, shallow/deep foundations, dams/reservoirs/levees, geo-environmental projects, etc.

  • Create engineering designs of basic to high complexity to meet client project requirements.

  • Reviews draft designs for compliance with federal, state and local regulations and signs off on completed designs.

  • Ensures that firm policies and practices are followed on all designs.

  • Performs site reviews and studies, as needed, to ensure designs are aligned with location specifications.

  • Updates design requirements as necessary.

  • Performs soil sampling analyses and modeling.

  • Contributes to firm's TKM by developing white papers and technical design documentation of new or special case designs, studies, etc..

  • Submits technical papers and designs for publishing to technical journals.

  • Collaborates with sales staff to create proposals in response to current and potential client requests for proposal (RFPs).

  • Reviews draft proposals for adherence to firm, industry, state, local and federal regulations and best practices.

  • Meets with current and potential future clients to review their current and future design needs.

  • Attends conferences, symposia, etc.

  • to improve the visibility of the firm's products and services in collaboration with applicable sales staff.

  • Performs other duties as required.

  • Provides technical guidance and training to more junior staff.

  • Mentors more junior staff and develops them for future growth within the discipline and firm.

  • May supervise the work of junior engineers on project work.

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Skills & Abilities

  • Expert Knowledge of computer assisted design and drafting (CADD) 3D and 4D software and practices.

  • Expert Knowledge of engineer principles of design.

  • Expert Knowledge of Microsoft business software (excel, word, etc.).

  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

  • Expert knowledge of federal, state and local regulations.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical, Civil, Mining or Geologic Engineering or related discipline.

  • Professional engineering (PE) license.

  • 10 years of related experience.

  • Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the 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.

Amount of Travel Required

10% or less

EEO Statement

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.

Background Check and Drug Testing Information

CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as “CDM Smith”) reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.

Massachusetts Applicants

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Additional Pay Range Information

CDM Smith is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. This pay range is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels for the geographic location assigned to the position. In addition to geographic location, a candidate’s salary is determined by several other factors including, but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, relevant work experience, skills, required certifications, and education/training.

Additional Compensation

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

Visa Sponsorship Available

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

Agency Disclaimer

All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Talent Acquisition Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Talent Acquisition Team will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.

Pay Range Max

USD $184,142.00

Pay Range Min

USD $105,227.00

How this job compares

Set against the 1,242 open Civil Engineering jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$105–184K/yr
  • Florida median$105–184K/yr24 salary ranges
  • US median$95–132K/yr341 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $145K, is close to the Florida median midpoint ($145K) — in the middle half of Civil Engineering salary ranges in Florida.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 94 open Civil Engineering jobs in Florida and 1,242 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Florida
Experience
This posting asks for at least 10 years of experience; Civil Engineering postings that state a minimum ask for 6 years at the median (585 postings).
Education
607 of the 1,242 open Civil Engineering jobs (49%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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