Senior Tunnel Geotechnical Engineer

CDM Smith; Covington (KY); 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 to lead complex infrastructure projects in the geotechnical engineering space.

You will apply expertise in soil-structure interaction, underground design, and subsurface investigations while mentoring multidisciplinary teams, guiding QA/QC, and engaging with clients and the tunneling community.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.
• Mentors junior staff and provides technical leadership to the team.
• Develops geotechnical reports and supports field exploration programs.
• Reviews shop drawings and supports client engagements.

Skills

CADD 3D

Engineering principles

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Geotechnical software

Education

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

Professional Engineer (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 to lead complex infrastructure projects in the geotechnical engineering space.

You will apply expertise in soil-structure interaction, underground design, and subsurface investigations while mentoring multidisciplinary teams, guiding QA/QC, and engaging with clients and the tunneling community.