Senior Tunnel & Geotechnical Engineer

CDM Smith; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 105,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking an experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer specializing in tunnels and underground structures. You will lead technical delivery, oversee multidisciplinary teams, and mentor junior staff on complex infrastructure projects.

You will apply expertise in geotechnical engineering, soil-structure interaction, and subsurface investigations while driving design standards and QA/QC across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Civil, Geotechnical, Mining, Tunneling, Structural Engineering, or related discipline.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license required.
• 10 years of related experience; travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Performs structural and geotechnical analyses and design for tunnels and underground structures.
• Develops 2D/3D design analyses and cross checks against empirical methods.
• Leads design standards, QA/QC practices, and technical mentoring of staff.
• Engages with clients and the tunneling community to advance technical excellence.
• Oversees geotechnical investigation programs and prepares geotechnical reports.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Leadership

Project management

Technical mentoring

Client engagement

Education

Bachelors in Civil/Geotechnical/Mining/Tunneling

PE license

Tools

Revit

STAAD

RISA

Plaxis/FLAC/DeepEX

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking an experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer specializing in tunnels and underground structures. You will lead technical delivery, oversee multidisciplinary teams, and mentor junior staff on complex infrastructure projects.

You will apply expertise in geotechnical engineering, soil-structure interaction, and subsurface investigations while driving design standards and QA/QC across projects.