Senior Tunnel Geotechnical Engineer

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

Job summary

CDM Smith seeks an experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer specializing in tunnels and underground structures. You will lead complex infrastructure projects, applying geotechnical engineering, soil–structure interaction, and 2D/3D design analyses while mentoring junior engineers and advancing technical standards.

You will guide multidisciplinary teams, oversee field investigations for tunneling, produce geotechnical reports, and contribute to client engagement, proposals, and technical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Geotechnical, Mining, Tunneling, Structural Engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license required.
• 10 years of related work experience; travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Performs structural and geotechnical analyses and design for tunnels and underground structures.
• Develops 2D/3D analysis methods and cross checks against empirical approaches.
• Prepares geotechnical reports and design documentation (drawings/specifications).
• Provides technical leadership to junior staff and reviews shop drawings.
• Leads geotechnical investigation programs for tunneling projects.
• Supports QA/QC, risk assessment, and cost estimation.
• Engages with clients and assists in proposals and presentations.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Tunneling

Soil-structure interaction

Leadership mentorship

QA/QC practices

Design drawings/specs

Education

Bachelor's degree (Civil/Geotechnical)

PE license

Tools

Revit

STAAD

RISA

Plaxis

FLAC

DeepEX

Job description

CDM Smith seeks an experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer specializing in tunnels and underground structures. You will lead complex infrastructure projects, applying geotechnical engineering, soil–structure interaction, and 2D/3D design analyses while mentoring junior engineers and advancing technical standards.

You will guide multidisciplinary teams, oversee field investigations for tunneling, produce geotechnical reports, and contribute to client engagement, proposals, and technical