Senior Geotechnical Tunnel Engineer

CDM Smith; Lisle (IL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking an experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer specializing in tunnels and underground structures. You will lead technical efforts on complex infrastructure projects, applying geotechnical engineering, soil-structure interaction, and design for underground structures.

You will mentor junior staff, develop design standards, and engage with clients and the tunneling community. You will oversee field exploration programs, write geotechnical reports, and contribute to QA/QC and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Civil/Geotechnical/Tunneling or related.
• PE license required; domestic/international travel may be required.
• 10+ years of related experience in geotechnical engineering and tunneling.

Responsibilities

• Performs structural and geotechnical analyses and design for tunnels and underground structures.
• Leads design for 2D/3D analyses and cross-checks with empirical methods.
• Develops geotechnical reports and supports field exploration programs.
• Mentors junior staff and supports QA/QC and design standards.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Tunnels

Soil-structure interaction

Underground structures design

Leadership

Mentoring

QA/QC practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Geotechnical/Tunneling

Professional Engineer (PE) license

10 years related experience

Tools

Revit

STAAD

RISA

Plaxis

FLAC

DeepEX

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking an experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer specializing in tunnels and underground structures. You will lead technical efforts on complex infrastructure projects, applying geotechnical engineering, soil-structure interaction, and design for underground structures.

You will mentor junior staff, develop design standards, and engage with clients and the tunneling community. You will oversee field exploration programs, write geotechnical reports, and contribute to QA/QC and