Senior Tunnel Engineer - Geotechnical Lead (Underground)

CDM Smith; Kailua (HI); On-site; USD 105,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer specializing in tunnels and underground structures. You will lead technical efforts, mentor staff, and guide multidisciplinary teams through design and construction on complex infrastructure projects.

You will apply geotechnical expertise, soil-structure interaction, and subsurface investigations, while advancing QA/QC, design standards, and client engagement within a global firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil/geotechnical or related field and PE license.
• 10 years of related experience in geotechnical engineering and tunneling.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.
• Experience leading technical teams on complex infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of design standards, QA/QC, and field oversight.

Responsibilities

• Performs structural and geotechnical analyses and design for tunnels and underground structures.
• Develops 2D/3D design approaches and cross checks against empirical methods.
• Prepares calculation packages and contract documents for geotechnics and tunnels.
• Leads drafters, junior engineers, and field staff; mentors others.
• Oversees geotechnical investigations and field exploration for tunneling projects.
• Reviews shop drawings and provides technical support on complex issues.
• Contributes to design standards and QA/QC initiatives and proposals.
• Represents the firm in meetings with clients and industry forums.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Tunnels design

Soil-structure interaction

CADD 3D

Engineering software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Geotechnical/Tunneling

PE license

Tools

Revit

STAAD

RISA

Plaxis

FLAC

DeepEX

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer specializing in tunnels and underground structures. You will lead technical efforts, mentor staff, and guide multidisciplinary teams through design and construction on complex infrastructure projects.

You will apply geotechnical expertise, soil-structure interaction, and subsurface investigations, while advancing QA/QC, design standards, and client engagement within a global firm.