Senior Tunnel Geotechnical Engineer (Lead)

CDM Smith; Bellevue (NE); On-site; USD 105,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith seeks a Senior Geotechnical Engineer specializing in tunnels and underground structures to lead technical efforts on complex infrastructure projects in the US. You will mentor junior staff, guide design standards, and engage with clients to deliver world-class solutions.

You will oversee geotechnical investigations, perform analyses, develop design packages, and contribute to QA/QC practices while advancing technical excellence within the firm.

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 additional directly related experience considered in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Performs structural and geotechnical analyses and design for tunnels and underground structures.
• Develops and implements 2D and 3D design approaches and cross checks against empirical methods.
• Develops calculation packages and contract documents for geotechnics and tunnels.
• Communicates design requirements to drawings and specs.
• Provides technical leadership to drafters and junior staff.
• Oversees geotechnical investigation programs for tunneling projects.
• Writes geotechnical reports and performs risk workshops.
• Reviews shop drawings and provides technical support on complex issues.
• Oversees field exploration programs and serves as field/assistant resident engineer.

Skills

CADD 3D

Engineering principles

Excel

Verbal and written communications

Engineering drawing

Numerical software (Revit, STAAD, RISA

Education

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

Professional Engineer (PE) license

10 years of related experience

Travel may be required

Tools

Revit

STAAD

RISA

Plaxis

FLAC

DeepEX

Job description

CDM Smith seeks a Senior Geotechnical Engineer specializing in tunnels and underground structures to lead technical efforts on complex infrastructure projects in the US. You will mentor junior staff, guide design standards, and engage with clients to deliver world-class solutions.

You will oversee geotechnical investigations, perform analyses, develop design packages, and contribute to QA/QC practices while advancing technical excellence within the firm.