Senior Tunnel Geotechnical Engineer

CDM Smith; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer focused on tunnels and underground structures to lead complex infrastructure projects. You will apply geotechnical expertise, supervise multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior staff, and contribute to design standards and QA/QC.

You will engage with clients, develop reports, and advance technical excellence within the firm while guiding field investigations and ensuring project success.

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.

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.
• Prepares calculation packages and contract documents for geotechnics and underground structures.
• Guides drafting staff and junior engineers; oversees geotechnical investigation programs for tunneling projects.
• Writes geotechnical reports and participates in risk workshops and cost estimation.
• Reviews drawings and provides engineering oversight on field exploration and project delivery.

Skills

CAD 3D

Engineering principles

Communication skills

Underground engineering knowledge

Drawing and spec development

Numerical analysis software

Education

Civil/Geotechnical/Mining/Tunneling/Structural Eng

Tools

Revit

STAAD

RISA

Plaxis

FLAC

DeepEX

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer focused on tunnels and underground structures to lead complex infrastructure projects. You will apply geotechnical expertise, supervise multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior staff, and contribute to design standards and QA/QC.

You will engage with clients, develop reports, and advance technical excellence within the firm while guiding field investigations and ensuring project success.