Senior Geotechnical Tunnel Engineer – Lead Underground Design

CDM Smith; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 105,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking an experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer focused on tunnels and underground structures in the United States. You will lead technical design, mentor junior staff, and guide multidisciplinary teams through challenging infrastructure initiatives.

Expect active client interaction and a role in advancing QA/QC and design standards. You will apply deep geotechnical expertise, supervise analyses, and contribute to technical papers and industry engagement while delivering

Qualifications

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

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 contract documents for geotechnics, tunnel, and underground structures.
• Communicates design requirements to drawings and specifications.
• Provides technical leadership to drafters/designers and junior staff.
• Oversees geotechnical investigation programs for tunneling projects.
• Develops/writes geotechnical reports and performs risk workshops.
• Reviews shop drawings and provides technical support on complex issues.
• Oversees field exploration programs and serves as field engineer or assistant resident engineer on tunneling projects.

Skills

CAD 3D modeling

Geotechnical engineering

Microsoft Excel

Verbal & written communication

Engineering drawing & specs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Geotechnical/Tunneling/Structural Eng

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

Revit

STAAD

RISA

Plaxis

FLAC

DeepEX

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking an experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer focused on tunnels and underground structures in the United States. You will lead technical design, mentor junior staff, and guide multidisciplinary teams through challenging infrastructure initiatives.

Expect active client interaction and a role in advancing QA/QC and design standards. You will apply deep geotechnical expertise, supervise analyses, and contribute to technical papers and industry engagement while delivering