Senior Tunnel Engineer: Geotechnical & Underground

CDM Smith

Allentown (Lehigh County)

On-site

USD 105,000 - 184,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer specializing in tunnels and underground structures to lead technical efforts on complex infrastructure projects. You will apply geotechnical expertise, guide multidisciplinary teams, and help advance technical standards across the firm.

You will mentor staff, develop geotechnical reports, and collaborate with clients while driving design excellence and project delivery for challenging tunneling initiatives.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Geotechnical, Mining, Tunneling, Structural Engineering, or related discipline.
Professional engineering (PE) license is required or equivalent.
Minimum 10 years of related experience with tunneling/underground structures.

Responsibilities

Perform structural and geotechnical analyses for tunnels and underground structures.
Lead design and QA/QC for complex infrastructure projects.
Mentor junior staff and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
Develop and review technical reports, calculations, and drawings.
Collaborate with clients and sales for proposals and scope definition.
Oversee field investigations and add value through technical leadership.

Skills

CAD 3D

Geotechnical engineering

Excel

Verbal and written communication

Engineering drawing

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STAAD

RISA

Plaxis

FLAC

DeepEX

Education

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

Professional engineering (PE) license

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