Senior Geotechnical Tunnel Engineer-Lead Underground Design

CDM Smith; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 105,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonuses

Career development opportunities

Job summary

CDM Smith in Colorado is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer with a focus on tunnels and underground structures. You will lead complex design teams, perform advanced geotechnical analyses, and guide multidisciplinary projects from concept through construction.

You will mentor junior staff, help define design standards, and interact with clients and the tunneling community to advance technical excellence across the firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Geotechnical/Mining/Tunneling or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 10 years of related experience in geotechnical/ tunneling projects.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.
• Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural and geotechnical analyses for tunnels and underground structures.
• Lead design and cross-check 2D/3D analyses and documentation.
• Develop calculation packages and drawings/specifications for geotechnics.
• Provide technical leadership to drafters and junior staff.
• Oversee geotechnical investigation programs for tunneling projects.
• Develop geotechnical reports and participate in risk and cost estimating.

Skills

CADD 3D

Engineering principles

Verbal communication

Engineering drawing

Numerical analysis software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

PE license

Tools

Revit

STAAD

RISA

Plaxis

FLAC

DeepEX

Job description

CDM Smith in Colorado is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer with a focus on tunnels and underground structures. You will lead complex design teams, perform advanced geotechnical analyses, and guide multidisciplinary projects from concept through construction.

You will mentor junior staff, help define design standards, and interact with clients and the tunneling community to advance technical excellence across the firm.