Senior Geotechnical Tunnel Engineer — Lead Complex Projects

CDM Smith

Bowie (MD)

On-site

USD 105,000 - 184,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

CDM Smith seeks a Senior Geotechnical Engineer specializing in tunnels and underground structures to lead complex projects and mentor junior staff. You will apply expertise in geotechnical engineering, soil-structure interaction, and design of underground works while guiding multidisciplinary teams through design and construction and supporting client engagement and QA/QC practices.

You will help advance technical excellence, develop standards, and contribute to proposals and industry

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

Performs structural and geotechnical analyses and design for tunnels and underground structures.
Develops design approaches for 2D and 3D analyses and cross-checks.
Prepares calculation packages and contract drawings/specifications for geotechnics, tunnel, and underground structures.
Communicates design requirements to drawings and specifications.
Provides technical leadership to junior staff and field teams.
Oversees geotechnical investigation planning for tunneling projects.
Writes geotechnical reports and supports QA/QC and risk assessments.
Engages with clients and contributes to proposals and industry outreach.