Senior Tunnel Geotechnical Engineer
CDM Smith
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Job summary
CDM Smith is seeking an experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer specializing in tunnels and underground structures to play a key technical and leadership role on complex infrastructure projects. You’ll apply your expertise in geotechnical engineering, soil-structure interaction, underground design, and subsurface investigations.
Beyond project delivery, you’ll mentor junior staff, strengthen design standards and QA/QC practices, engage with clients and the tunneling community, and help advance
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required in civil or geotechnical disciplines.
- PE license required.
- 10 years of related experience.
- Travel may be required.
- Experience with tunnels and underground structures.
- Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
- Experience with 2D/3D analyses.
- Proven QA/QC and design standards experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform structural and geotechnical analyses and design for tunnels and underground structures.
- Develop and implement design approaches for 2D/3D analyses.
- Prepare calculation packages and drawings/specifications for geotechnics.
- Provide technical leadership to drafters and junior staff.
- Lead geotechnical investigation programs for tunneling.
- Develop geotechnical reports.
- Lead risk workshops and cost estimation.
- Review shop drawings and provide technical support.
- Oversee field exploration for tunneling projects.
- Mentor staff and contribute to technical excellence.
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Job description
CDM Smith is seeking an experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer specializing in tunnels and underground structures to play a key technical and leadership role on complex infrastructure projects. You’ll apply your expertise in geotechnical engineering, soil-structure interaction, underground design, and subsurface investigations.
Beyond project delivery, you’ll mentor junior staff, strengthen design standards and QA/QC practices, engage with clients and the tunneling community, and help advance
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