Senior Tunnel Engineer — Geotechnical Leader

CDM Smith; Bridgeport (CT); 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 to lead complex infrastructure projects. You will apply geotechnical engineering, soil‑structure interaction, and design for underground structures while mentoring junior staff and shaping technical standards.

You will coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, engage clients, develop technical work packages, and contribute to QA/QC, design standards, and industry leadership across the firm.

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 tunnels and underground structures.
• Develops design approaches for 2D and 3D analyses and cross checks against empirical methods.
• Develops calculation packages, contract drawings and specifications for geotechnics, tunnels, and underground structures.
• Leads geotechnical investigations and QA/QC practices and mentors junior staff.
• Collaborates with sales on proposals and reviews RFPs.

Skills

CAD 3D

Engineering principles

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Underground engineering

Geotechnical software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Geotechnical/Tunneling/Structural Engineering

Tools

Revit

STAAD

RISA

Plaxis

FLAC

DeepEX

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer specializing in tunnels and underground structures to lead complex infrastructure projects. You will apply geotechnical engineering, soil‑structure interaction, and design for underground structures while mentoring junior staff and shaping technical standards.

You will coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, engage clients, develop technical work packages, and contribute to QA/QC, design standards, and industry leadership across the firm.