Senior Tunnel Geotechnical Engineer

CDM Smith; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith seeks a Senior Geotechnical Engineer specializing in tunnels and underground structures to lead technical efforts on complex infrastructure projects. You will mentor staff, guide design standards, and coordinate cross‑disciplinary teams. Expertise in soil‑structure interaction and subsurface investigations is essential.

You'll collaborate with clients, contribute to QA/QC, and advance technical excellence through papers and industry engagement. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Geotechnical, Mining, Tunneling, Structural Engineering, or related discipline.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license.
• 10 years of related experience.
• Equivalent directly related experience considered in lieu of a degree.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required, travel frequency varies by project.

Responsibilities

• Performs structural and geotechnical analyses and design for tunnels and underground structures.
• Develops design approaches for 2D/3D analyses and cross checks against empirical methods.
• Develops calculation packages and contract drawings/specifications for geotechnics, tunnels, and underground structures.
• Communicates design requirements to drawings and specifications.
• Provides technical leadership to drafters and junior staff.
• Leads geotechnical investigations for tunneling projects.
• Reviews shop drawings and supports complex issues.
• Mentors junior engineers and oversees their project work.

Skills

CAD 3D

Engineering principles

MS Office

Technical communication

Underground design

Revit/STAAD/RISA/Plaxis

Education

Civil/Geotech/Mining/Tunnel Eng

Tools

Revit

STAAD

RISA

Plaxis

FLAC

DeepEX

Job description

CDM Smith seeks a Senior Geotechnical Engineer specializing in tunnels and underground structures to lead technical efforts on complex infrastructure projects. You will mentor staff, guide design standards, and coordinate cross‑disciplinary teams. Expertise in soil‑structure interaction and subsurface investigations is essential.

You'll collaborate with clients, contribute to QA/QC, and advance technical excellence through papers and industry engagement. Travel may be required.