Senior Tunnel & Geotechnical Engineer

CDM Smith; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 105,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking an experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer specializing in tunnels and underground structures. You will lead complex infrastructure projects, apply expertise in geotechnical engineering, soil-structure interaction, and subsurface investigations while guiding multidisciplinary teams through design and construction.

You will mentor junior staff, strengthen QA/QC practices, engage with clients and the tunneling community, and contribute to technical excellence across the firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Civil, Geotechnical, Mining, Tunneling, Structural Engineering, or related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years of related experience; travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Performs structural and geotechnical analyses and design for tunnels and underground structures.
• Develops and implements design approaches for 2D/3D analyses and cross-checks against empirical methods.
• Leads design documentation packages including drawings and specifications.
• Mentors junior staff and oversees geotechnical investigation programs for tunneling projects.
• Collaborates with sales to craft proposals and contributes to technical papers and industry engagement.

Skills

CAD 3D

Geotechnical engineering

Engineering principles

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Revit

STAAD

Plaxis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Geotechnical/Tunneling

PE license

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking an experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer specializing in tunnels and underground structures. You will lead complex infrastructure projects, apply expertise in geotechnical engineering, soil-structure interaction, and subsurface investigations while guiding multidisciplinary teams through design and construction.

You will mentor junior staff, strengthen QA/QC practices, engage with clients and the tunneling community, and contribute to technical excellence across the firm.