Senior Tunnel Geotechnical Engineer

CDM Smith; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith in the United States is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer specializing in tunnels and underground structures to lead complex infrastructure projects. You will apply geotechnical expertise, guide design teams, and mentor junior staff across multi-disciplinary projects.

The role focuses on design, QA/QC, and technical excellence, with client engagement and opportunities to influence standards and best practices. Travel to project sites will be required as needed.

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.
• Equivalent related experience can substitute for a degree.

Responsibilities

• Performs structural and geotechnical analyses and design for tunnels and underground structures.
• Develops design approaches for 2D/3D analyses and cross-checks.
• Develops calculations, drawings, and specifications for geotechnics and tunnels.
• Leads drafters and junior staff; mentors engineers.
• Oversees field exploration programs for tunneling projects.
• Reviews shop drawings and provides technical support on complex issues.
• Coordinates with sales for proposals and reviews tenders.

Skills

CADD 3D

Geotechnical design

Engineering principles

MS Office

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

PE license

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Geotechnical

Tools

Plaxis

STAAD

RISA

Revit

DeepEX

Job description

CDM Smith in the United States is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer specializing in tunnels and underground structures to lead complex infrastructure projects. You will apply geotechnical expertise, guide design teams, and mentor junior staff across multi-disciplinary projects.

The role focuses on design, QA/QC, and technical excellence, with client engagement and opportunities to influence standards and best practices. Travel to project sites will be required as needed.