Senior Tunnel Geotechnical Engineer - Lead & Design

CDM Smith; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 105,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith seeks an experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer with a focus on tunnels and underground structures to lead technical efforts on complex infrastructure projects in the United States. The role includes mentoring staff, guiding design standards, and coordinating multidisciplinary teams through design and construction phases.

You will apply expertise in geotechnical engineering, soil-structure interaction, and underground design, while engaging with clients and the tunneling community to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Geotechnical/Tunneling Engineering or related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
• 10+ years of related experience in geotechnical engineering and tunneling preferred.
• Willingness to travel domestically or internationally as needed.
• Experience leading design and construction teams on complex infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Performs structural and geotechnical analyses and design for tunnels and underground structures.
• Develops 2D and 3D analyses and cross-checks with empirical methods as needed.
• Prepares geotechnical reports (data, interpretive, baseline).
• Provides technical leadership to junior staff and guidance to drafters/designers.
• Oversees field exploration programs for tunneling projects and reviews shop drawings.
• Participates in client meetings, proposals, and QA/QC initiatives.
• Mentors teammates and helps develop standards and proformas for productivity.

Skills

Geotechnical design

Tunnels

Team leadership

Design QA/QC

Client engagement

2D/3D analyses

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Geotechnical/Tunneling Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

Revit

STAAD

RISA

Plaxis

FLAC

DeepEX

Job description

CDM Smith seeks an experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer with a focus on tunnels and underground structures to lead technical efforts on complex infrastructure projects in the United States. The role includes mentoring staff, guiding design standards, and coordinating multidisciplinary teams through design and construction phases.

You will apply expertise in geotechnical engineering, soil-structure interaction, and underground design, while engaging with clients and the tunneling community to