Senior Geotechnical Tunnel Engineer

CDM Smith; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer with a focus on tunnels and underground structures. You will lead technical efforts, mentor staff, and guide multidisciplinary teams on challenging infrastructure projects.

You will apply geotechnical engineering, soil-structure interaction, and field investigations while advancing design standards and engaging with clients and the tunneling community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil/geotechnical/tunneling/structural engineering and PE license required.
• 10 years of related experience; equivalent experience considered in lieu of a degree.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

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 against empirical methods.
• Develops calculation packages and drawings/specifications for geotechnics and underground structures.
• Leads and mentors drafters/designers and junior staff.
• Oversees geotechnical investigation programs for tunneling projects.
• Develops/writes geotechnical reports and participates in risk and cost estimation.
• Reviews shop drawings and provides technical guidance on complex issues.

Skills

3D CAD

Engineering Principles

MS Office

Verbal & Written

Underground Engineering

Numerical Software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Geotechnical/Mining/Tunneling/Structural Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

Revit

STAAD

RISA

Plaxis

FLAC

DeepEX

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer with a focus on tunnels and underground structures. You will lead technical efforts, mentor staff, and guide multidisciplinary teams on challenging infrastructure projects.

You will apply geotechnical engineering, soil-structure interaction, and field investigations while advancing design standards and engaging with clients and the tunneling community.