Senior Tunnel & Geotechnical Engineer

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

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer with expertise in tunnels and underground structures. You will lead complex infrastructure projects, apply advanced geotechnical engineering, soil-structure interaction, and oversee multidisciplinary teams.

You will mentor junior staff, contribute to design standards, engage with clients, and advance technical excellence across the firm. This role emphasizes leadership, project delivery, and industry collaboration.

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 2D and 3D design analyses and cross checks against empirical methods.
• Develops calculation packages and drawings/specifications for geotechnics and underground structures.
• Communicates design requirements from analyses to drawings and specs.
• Provides technical leadership to drafters/designers and junior staff.
• Oversees geotechnical investigation programs for tunneling projects.
• Develops/writes geotechnical reports (data, interpretive, baseline).
• Reviews shop drawings and supports complex issues.

Skills

CADD 3D

Engineering principles

MS Office

Communication

Underground design

Geotechnical analysis

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

PE license

Tools

Revit

STAAD

RISA

Plaxis

FLAC

DeepEX

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer with expertise in tunnels and underground structures. You will lead complex infrastructure projects, apply advanced geotechnical engineering, soil-structure interaction, and oversee multidisciplinary teams.

You will mentor junior staff, contribute to design standards, engage with clients, and advance technical excellence across the firm. This role emphasizes leadership, project delivery, and industry collaboration.