Senior Tunnel & Geotechnical Engineer

CDM Smith; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 105,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer specializing in tunnels and underground structures in the United States. You will lead complex projects, guide multidisciplinary teams, and mentor junior staff while applying geotechnical expertise and surface/subsurface investigations.

You will drive design quality, QA/QC, and technical excellence across the firm, engaging with clients and advancing geotechnical standards on demanding infrastructure programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Geotechnical, Mining, Tunneling, Structural Engineering or related discipline.
• Professional engineering (PE) license is required.
• 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.
• Prepares calculation packages and contract documents for geotechnics and underground structures.
• Communicates design requirements to drawings and specifications.
• Provides technical leadership to drafters, designers, and junior staff.
• Oversees geotechnical investigation programs for tunneling projects.
• Develops/writes geotechnical reports and performs risk and cost estimation.
• Reviews shop drawings and provides technical support on complex issues.
• Oversees field exploration programs for tunneling projects.
• Acts as field engineer on tunneling projects and supports project execution.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Tunnel design

Soil-structure interaction

Project leadership

QA/QC

Client engagement

Education

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

Professional Engineering (PE) license

10 years of related experience

Tools

Revit

STAAD

RISA

Plaxis

FLAC

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer specializing in tunnels and underground structures in the United States. You will lead complex projects, guide multidisciplinary teams, and mentor junior staff while applying geotechnical expertise and surface/subsurface investigations.

You will drive design quality, QA/QC, and technical excellence across the firm, engaging with clients and advancing geotechnical standards on demanding infrastructure programs.