Senior Tunnel Geotechnical Engineer: Lead & Design

CDM Smith; Omaha (NE); 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. You will lead design, analysis, and technical guidance on complex infrastructure projects, mentoring junior staff and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.

You will develop geotechnical reports, oversee investigations, and contribute to QA/QC standards while engaging with clients and the tunneling community.

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 considered in lieu of a degree.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required; frequency depends on duties.

Responsibilities

• Performs structural and geotechnical analyses and design for tunnels and underground structures.
• Develops design approaches for 2D/3D analyses and cross checks.
• Develops calculation packages and contract documents for geotechnics and underground structures.
• Leads drafters and junior staff; guides geotechnical investigations for tunneling projects.
• Develops/writes geotechnical reports and performs risk and cost-estimation efforts.

Skills

CADD 3D

Engineering principles

Microsoft Office

Communications

Drawing & specs

Geotechnical analysis tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Geotechnical/Tunneling/Structural Eng.

Professional engineer (PE) license

10 years related experience

Equivalent experience considered

Travel willingness

Tools

Revit

STAAD

RISA

Plaxis

FLAC

DeepEX

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer focused on tunnels and underground structures. You will lead design, analysis, and technical guidance on complex infrastructure projects, mentoring junior staff and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.

You will develop geotechnical reports, oversee investigations, and contribute to QA/QC standards while engaging with clients and the tunneling community.