Senior Tunnel Geotechnical Engineer

CDM Smith; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 105,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith in the United States is seeking an experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer with a focus on tunnels and underground structures. You will lead technical design, mentor junior staff, and guide multidisciplinary teams through complex projects from concept to construction.

You will apply geotechnical engineering, soil-structure interaction, and subsurface investigations while advancing design standards, QA/QC, and client engagement across the tunneling portfolio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Geotechnical, Mining, Tunneling, Structural Engineering, or related discipline.
• Professional engineering (PE) license.
• 10 years of related experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Performs structural and geotechnical analyses and design for tunnels and underground structures.
• Develops design packages and communicates requirements to drawings and specs.
• Mentors junior staff and leads geotechnical investigation planning for tunneling projects.
• Provides technical guidance and reviews shop drawings for complex issues.
• Oversees field exploration and serves as field engineer when required.
• Contributes to QA/QC and design standard updates.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Tunnel design

Soil-structure interaction

Education

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

Tools

Revit

STAAD

RISA

Plaxis

FLAC

Job description

CDM Smith in the United States is seeking an experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer with a focus on tunnels and underground structures. You will lead technical design, mentor junior staff, and guide multidisciplinary teams through complex projects from concept to construction.

You will apply geotechnical engineering, soil-structure interaction, and subsurface investigations while advancing design standards, QA/QC, and client engagement across the tunneling portfolio.