Senior Tunnel Engineer — Geotechnical & Underground Leader

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

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking an experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead tunneling and underground structure projects in the Columbus, GA area. You will apply geotechnical engineering, soil-structure interaction, and design across complex infrastructures, guiding multidisciplinary teams and mentoring junior staff.

You will oversee investigations, develop standards, engage with clients, and contribute to technical excellence within the firm, while advancing QA/QC practices and design standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Geotechnical, Mining, Tunneling, Structural Engineering or related discipline.
• Professional engineering (PE) license.
• 10 years of related experience.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience considered in lieu of a degree.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required; travel frequency contingent on duties.

Responsibilities

• Performs structural and geotechnical analyses and design for tunnels and underground structures.
• Develops and implements 2D/3D design approaches for analyses and cross-checks.
• Develops calculation packages and contract documents related to geotechnics, tunnels, and underground structures.
• Communicates design requirements to drawings and specifications.
• Provides technical leadership to drafters and junior staff.
• Leads geotechnical investigation programs for tunneling projects.
• Develops/writes geotechnical reports (data, interpretive, baseline).
• Performs risk workshops and cost estimation efforts.
• Reviews shop drawings and provides technical support on complex issues.
• Oversees field exploration programs for tunneling projects.
• Serves as field engineer or assistant resident engineer on tunneling projects.
• Performs inspection of existing tunnels and underground structures.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Underground structures

2D/3D design

Field exploration

QA/QC processes

Mentoring

Education

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

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

Revit

STAAD

RISA

Plaxis

FLAC

DeepEX

CADD 3D

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking an experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead tunneling and underground structure projects in the Columbus, GA area. You will apply geotechnical engineering, soil-structure interaction, and design across complex infrastructures, guiding multidisciplinary teams and mentoring junior staff.

You will oversee investigations, develop standards, engage with clients, and contribute to technical excellence within the firm, while advancing QA/QC practices and design standards.