Senior Tunnel Geotechnical Engineer

CDM Smith; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 105,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer specializing in tunnels and underground structures to lead complex infrastructure projects. You will apply geotechnical expertise, supervise multidisciplinary teams, mentor staff, and contribute to design standards and QA/QC practices.

You will collaborate with clients, engage in investigations, and develop technical papers while supporting business development and project delivery across geotechnics and tunneling disciplines.

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 for tunnels and underground structures.
• Develops design approaches for 2D/3D analyses and cross-checks.
• Produces geotechnical reports and calculations packages.
• Mentors junior staff and leads technical teams.
• Supports QA/QC and design standards development.
• Leads field exploration and reviews shop drawings.
• Collaborates on proposals and client meetings.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Underground structures

2D/3D analysis

Communication skills

Leadership

Field supervision

Software: Revit

Software: STAAD

Software: RISA

Software: Plaxis

Software: FLAC

Education

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

PE license

Tools

Revit

STAAD

RISA

Plaxis

FLAC

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer specializing in tunnels and underground structures to lead complex infrastructure projects. You will apply geotechnical expertise, supervise multidisciplinary teams, mentor staff, and contribute to design standards and QA/QC practices.

You will collaborate with clients, engage in investigations, and develop technical papers while supporting business development and project delivery across geotechnics and tunneling disciplines.