Senior Tunnel Engineer — Geotechnical & Underground

CDM Smith; Aberdeen (SD); On-site; USD 105,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith seeks an experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer specializing in tunnels and underground structures to lead technical directions on complex infrastructure projects in the United States. You will mentor teams, develop design standards, and engage with clients while guiding multidisciplinary groups through design and construction.

You will apply expertise in geotechnical engineering, soil-structure interaction, and subsurface investigations, contributing to technical excellence and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Geotechnical, Mining, Tunneling, Structural Engineering or related field
• Professional engineering (PE) license is required
• 10 years of related experience; domestic/international travel may be required

Responsibilities

• Performs structural and geotechnical analyses and design for tunnels and underground structures.
• Develops 2D/3D design approaches and cross-checks against empirical methods.
• Leads geotechnical investigation planning for tunneling projects and mentors junior staff.
• Reviews shop drawings and provides technical support on complex issues.
• Contributes to QA/QC and design standards; supports client engagement and proposals.

Skills

CAD 3D

Engineering principles

MS Office

Communication skills

Geotechnical design for undergrounds

Numerical analysis software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Geotechnical, Mining, Tunneling, Structural Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Masters degree (preferred)

Tools

Revit

STAAD

RISA

Plaxis

FLAC

DeepEX

Job description

CDM Smith seeks an experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer specializing in tunnels and underground structures to lead technical directions on complex infrastructure projects in the United States. You will mentor teams, develop design standards, and engage with clients while guiding multidisciplinary groups through design and construction.

You will apply expertise in geotechnical engineering, soil-structure interaction, and subsurface investigations, contributing to technical excellence and