Senior Tunnel Geotechnical Engineer - Lead & Design

CDM Smith; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking an experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer specializing in tunnels and underground structures to lead design and project delivery on complex infrastructure projects.

You will apply expertise in geotechnical engineering, soil-structure interaction, and subsurface investigations while mentoring junior staff, guiding multidisciplinary teams, and contributing to QA/QC and design standards across 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.

Responsibilities

• Performs structural and geotechnical analyses and design for projects involving tunnels and underground structures.
• Develops and implements design approaches for 2D/3D analyses and cross checks against empirical methods.
• Develops calculation packages and contract documents for geotechnics, tunnels, 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 (data, interpretive, baseline).
• Performs risk workshops and cost estimation efforts.
• Reviews shop drawings and provides technical support on complex issues.

Skills

CADD 3D

Geotechnical eng

Soil-structure interaction

Engineering drawing

Proficient in Revit/ STAAD/ RISA

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's in Civil/Geotechnical/Tunneling

PE license

10 years related experience

Tools

Revit

STAAD

RISA

Plaxis

FLAC

DeepEX

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking an experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer specializing in tunnels and underground structures to lead design and project delivery on complex infrastructure projects.

You will apply expertise in geotechnical engineering, soil-structure interaction, and subsurface investigations while mentoring junior staff, guiding multidisciplinary teams, and contributing to QA/QC and design standards across the firm.