Lead Tunnel Geotechnical Engineer

CDM Smith; United States; Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking an experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead tunneling projects in the United States. You will guide multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior staff, and advance QA/QC for underground structures.

You will apply geotechnical expertise, develop design standards, and collaborate with clients and the tunneling community to deliver complex infrastructure solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Geotechnical, Mining, Tunneling, Structural Engineering, or related discipline.
• Professional engineering (PE) license.
• 10 years of related experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Performs structural and geotechnical analyses and design for tunnels and underground structures.
• Develops and implements design approaches for 2D/3D analyses and cross checks.
• Develops calculation packages and contract documents for geotechnics, tunnels, and underground structures.
• Provides technical leadership to drafters and junior staff.
• Leads geotechnical investigation programs for tunneling projects.

Skills

CADD 3D

Engineering principles

MS Office

Communications

Underground engineering

Geotechnical analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

PE license

Tools

Revit

STAAD

RISA

Plaxis

FLAC

DeepEX

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking an experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead tunneling projects in the United States. You will guide multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior staff, and advance QA/QC for underground structures.

You will apply geotechnical expertise, develop design standards, and collaborate with clients and the tunneling community to deliver complex infrastructure solutions.