Senior Tunnel Geotechnical Engineer

CDM Smith; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 105,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer in the United States with a focus on tunnels and underground structures. You will lead complex infrastructure projects, apply expertise in geotechnical engineering, soil-structure interaction, and subsurface investigations, and mentor junior staff while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

You will help develop technical standards, engage with clients and the tunneling community, and contribute to technical excellence across the firm.

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 and implements design approach for 2D/3D analyses and cross checks against empirical methods.
• Leads design documentation including drawings, specifications, and calculation packages.
• Provides technical leadership to drafters and junior engineers.

Skills

CAD 3D

Engineering principles

MS Office

Communication skills

Engineering drawings

Numerical analysis software

Education

Civil/Geotechnical/Tunneling degree

Tools

Revit

STAAD

RISA

Plaxis

FLAC

DeepEX

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer in the United States with a focus on tunnels and underground structures. You will lead complex infrastructure projects, apply expertise in geotechnical engineering, soil-structure interaction, and subsurface investigations, and mentor junior staff while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

You will help develop technical standards, engage with clients and the tunneling community, and contribute to technical excellence across the firm.