Senior Tunnel & Geotechnical Engineer

CDM Smith; Aurora (CO); 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 in Colorado to lead complex projects. You will apply geotechnical expertise, mentor teams, and drive design standards while collaborating with clients and multidisciplinary staff.

You will guide field investigations, perform analyses, develop design packages, and contribute to technical papers and industry engagement. Travel as needed across projects is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Geotechnical, Mining, Tunneling, Structural Engineering or related discipline.
• PE license required.
• 10 years of related experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Performs structural and geotechnical analyses and design for tunnels and underground structures.
• Develops calculation packages and contract documents related to geotechnics, tunnels, and underground structures.
• Mentors junior staff and oversees design standards and QA/QC practices.
• Provides technical leadership to drafters and engineers; guides field exploration programs.
• Leads reviews of shop drawings and provides technical support on complex issues.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Leadership

Communication

Project coordination

Mentoring

Education

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

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

Revit

STAAD

RISA

Plaxis

FLAC

DeepEX

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer specializing in tunnels and underground structures in Colorado to lead complex projects. You will apply geotechnical expertise, mentor teams, and drive design standards while collaborating with clients and multidisciplinary staff.

You will guide field investigations, perform analyses, develop design packages, and contribute to technical papers and industry engagement. Travel as needed across projects is expected.