Senior Tunnel Engineer: Geotech & Underground Design Lead

CDM Smith; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer in Savannah, GA to lead geotechnical and tunneling design on major infrastructure projects. You will mentor teams, guide multidisciplinary efforts, and advance technical excellence across the firm.

The role focuses on soil-structure interaction, design of underground structures, and subsurface investigations, with oversight of field exploration and QA/QC practices. Previous tunneling experience is essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Performs structural and geotechnical analyses and design for complex projects involving tunnels and underground structures.
• Develops and implements design approaches for 2D and 3D analyses and cross checks against empirical methods.
• Develops calculation packages and drawings/specifications for geotechnics and underground structures.
• Provides technical leadership to drafters and junior engineers.
• Oversees geotechnical investigation programs for tunneling projects.
• Mentors junior staff and contributes to design standards and QA/QC.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Tunneling

CAD/3D modeling

Engineering analysis software

Education

Bachelors in Civil/Geotechnical/Mining/Tunneling/Structural Engineering

PE license

Tools

Revit

STAAD

RISA

Plaxis

FLAC

DeepEX

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer in Savannah, GA to lead geotechnical and tunneling design on major infrastructure projects. You will mentor teams, guide multidisciplinary efforts, and advance technical excellence across the firm.

The role focuses on soil-structure interaction, design of underground structures, and subsurface investigations, with oversight of field exploration and QA/QC practices. Previous tunneling experience is essential.