Senior Tunnel Geotechnical Engineer – Lead Complex Projects

CDM Smith; Warwick (RI); 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 infrastructure projects, mentor junior staff, and advance design standards while guiding multidisciplinary teams through design and construction phases.

The ideal candidate has a PE license, 10 years of related experience, and a strong background in geotechnical analyses, soil-structure interaction, and 2D/3D design approaches. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Geotechnical, Mining, Tunneling, Structural Engineering, or related discipline.
• Professional engineering (PE) license.
• 10 years of related experience.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Performs structural and geotechnical analyses and design for complex projects involving tunnels and underground structures.
• Develops 2D and 3D design approaches for analyses and cross checks against empirical methods.
• Develops calculation packages and contract drawings/specifications for geotechnics, tunnel, and underground structures.
• Communicates design requirements to drawings and specifications.
• Provides technical leadership to drafters/designers and junior staff.
• Leads geotechnical investigation planning for tunneling projects.
• Develops/writes geotechnical reports (data, interpretive, baseline).
• Performs risk workshops and cost estimation efforts.
• Reviews shop drawings and provides technical support on complex issues.
• Oversees field exploration for tunneling projects.
• Acts as field engineer or assistant resident engineer on tunneling projects.
• Inspects existing tunnels and underground structures.
• Contributes to technical excellence through papers and design documentation.

Skills

CADD 3D

Geotechnical engineering

Engineering principles

MS Office

Verbal & written comms

Underground design

Numerical analysis software

Education

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

PE license

10 years of related experience

Experience in lieu of degree

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer specializing in tunnels and underground structures in the United States. You will lead complex infrastructure projects, mentor junior staff, and advance design standards while guiding multidisciplinary teams through design and construction phases.

The ideal candidate has a PE license, 10 years of related experience, and a strong background in geotechnical analyses, soil-structure interaction, and 2D/3D design approaches. Travel may be required.