Senior Tunnel Geotechnical Engineer

CDM Smith; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 105,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith seeks an experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer specializing in tunnels and underground structures to lead technical efforts on complex infrastructure projects. You will apply geotechnical expertise, guide multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior staff and help advance technical excellence across the firm.

You will engage with clients, develop design standards, and contribute to QA/QC practices while shaping major tunneling initiatives and project delivery strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Geotechnical, Mining, Tunneling, Structural Engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license.
• 10 years of related experience.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally if required.

Responsibilities

• Performs structural and geotechnical analyses and design for tunnels and underground structures.
• Develops design approaches for 2D/3D analyses and cross-checks with empirical methods.
• Develops calculation packages and contract documents for geotechnics, tunnels, and underground structures.
• Communicates design requirements to drawings and specifications.
• Provides technical leadership to drafters and junior staff.
• Oversees geotechnical investigation programs for tunneling projects.
• Writes geotechnical reports (data, interpretive, baseline).
• Reviews shop drawings and provides technical support on complex issues.

Skills

CAD 3D

Engineering principles

MS Office

Verbal & written communications

Engineering drawing

Geotechnical software

Education

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

Tools

Revit

STAAD

RISA

Plaxis

FLAC

DeepEX

Job description

CDM Smith seeks an experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer specializing in tunnels and underground structures to lead technical efforts on complex infrastructure projects. You will apply geotechnical expertise, guide multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior staff and help advance technical excellence across the firm.

You will engage with clients, develop design standards, and contribute to QA/QC practices while shaping major tunneling initiatives and project delivery strategies.