Senior Tunnel Geotech Engineer - Lead Underground Design

CDM Smith; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 105,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith in Rockville, MD is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer specializing in tunnels and underground structures to lead design, analysis, and investigations on complex infrastructure projects. You will guide multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior staff, and contribute to technical standards and QA/QC practices.

You will develop geotechnical reports, manage field exploration, and engage with clients to align designs with project goals.

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; frequency depends on duties.

Responsibilities

• Performs structural and geotechnical analyses and design for tunnels and underground structures.
• Develops and implements design approaches for 2D/3D analyses and cross-checks against empirical methods.
• 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.
• Oversees geotechnical investigation programs for tunneling projects.
• Develops/writes geotechnical reports (data, interpretive, baseline).
• Performs risk workshops and cost estimates.
• Reviews shop drawings and provides technical support on complex issues.
• Oversees field exploration programs for tunneling projects.
• Serves as field or assistant resident engineer on tunneling projects.
• Inspects existing tunnels and underground structures.
• Contributes to firm-wide technical excellence initiatives and IP growth.
• Co-leads development of design standards and QA/QC processes.
• Collaborates with sales to prepare proposals in response to RFPs.
• Reviews draft proposals for regulatory compliance and best practices.
• Engages with clients to review design needs.
• Authors technical papers and participates in industry conferences.
• Mentor junior staff for growth within the discipline and firm.

Skills

CADD 3D

Engineering principles

MS Office

Communications

Engineering drawings

Numerical analysis software

Education

Bachelors degree in Civil/Geotechnical/Mining/Tunneling/Structural Engineering

PE license

Tools

Revit

STAAD

RISA

Plaxis

FLAC

DeepEX

Job description

CDM Smith in Rockville, MD is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer specializing in tunnels and underground structures to lead design, analysis, and investigations on complex infrastructure projects. You will guide multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior staff, and contribute to technical standards and QA/QC practices.

You will develop geotechnical reports, manage field exploration, and engage with clients to align designs with project goals.