Senior Tunnel Geotechnical Engineer

CDM Smith; Austin (TX); Vor Ort; USD 105.000 - 184.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

CDM Smith in the United States seeks a Senior Geotechnical Engineer specializing in tunnels and underground structures to lead design and mentorship on complex infrastructure projects, guiding multidisciplinary teams and maintaining high QA/QC standards.

You will perform 2D/3D analyses, develop design approaches, review shop drawings, mentor junior staff, engage with clients, contribute to technical papers, and support field exploration programs while advancing the firm’s best practices.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Geotechnical, Mining, Tunneling, Structural Engineering, or related discipline.
• Professional engineer (PE) license.
• 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.

Aufgaben

• Performs structural and geotechnical analyses and design for tunnels and underground structures.
• Develops design approach for 2D and 3D analyses and cross checks against empirical approaches.
• Develops calculation packages, contract documents (drawings and specifications) related to geotechnics, tunnel, and underground structures.
• Communicates design requirements developed through engineering analysis to drawings and specifications.
• Provides technical leadership to drafters/designers and junior engineering staff.
• Provides leadership oversight on planning geotechnical investigation programs specific to tunneling and underground engineering.
• Develops/writes geotechnical reports (data, interpretive, and baseline).
• Performs risk workshop and cost estimate efforts.
• Independently reviews shop drawings and provides technical support on complex issues.
• Provides engineering oversight on field exploration program for tunneling and underground engineering projects.
• Serves as field engineer or assistant resident engineer on tunneling and underground engineering projects.
• Performs inspection of existing tunnels and underground structures to support project execution.
• Contributes to firm's TKM initiative for technical excellence and IP growth by developing white papers and technical design documentation.
• Co‑leads efforts in developing and maintaining design standards and proformas to support improved productivity and QA/QC initiatives.
• Collaborates with sales staff to create proposals in response to RFPs.
• Reviews draft proposals for adherence to regulations and best practices.
• May meet with current and potential future clients to review design needs.
• Actively seeks to authors technical papers and attend conferences.
• Actively seeks engagement with industry through committee membership and/or association participation.
• Actively seek opportunities for self and firm’s luminance within the industry.
• Provides technical guidance and training to more junior staff.
• Mentors more junior staff and develops them for future growth within the discipline and firm.

Kenntnisse

CADD 3D

Engineering principles

MS Office

Verbal & written communication

Engineering drawing & specs

Numerical analysis software (Revit,STA

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Geotechnical/Tunneling or related

PE license

10 years of related experience

Travel required

Equivalent experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Revit

STAAD

RISA

Plaxis

FLAC

DeepEX

Jobbeschreibung

CDM Smith in the United States seeks a Senior Geotechnical Engineer specializing in tunnels and underground structures to lead design and mentorship on complex infrastructure projects, guiding multidisciplinary teams and maintaining high QA/QC standards.

You will perform 2D/3D analyses, develop design approaches, review shop drawings, mentor junior staff, engage with clients, contribute to technical papers, and support field exploration programs while advancing the firm’s best practices.