Senior Tunnel & Geotechnical Engineer — Lead Design

CDM Smith; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 105,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith in the United States is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer specializing in tunnels and underground structures to lead complex infrastructure projects. You will mentor teams, guide investigations, and shape design standards across the firm.

You will collaborate with clients, lead geotechnical analysis, and contribute to technical excellence, while supporting QA/QC and multidisciplinary collaboration on diverse projects.

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 related experience considered in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Performs structural and geotechnical analyses and design for tunnels and underground structures.
• Develops design approaches for 2D/3D analyses and cross checks results.
• Develops calculation packages and drawings/specifications for geotechnics and underground structures.
• Mentors junior staff and provides technical guidance to designers.
• Oversees field exploration programs for tunneling projects.
• Reviews shop drawings and supports complex issues on-site.
• Participates in development of design standards and QA/QC initiatives.
• Collaborates with sales to respond to RFPs and client needs.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Tunnels & underground

Leadership

QA/QC

Communication

CADD 3D

Education

Civil/Geotechnical/Mining/Tunneling/Structural Eng

PE license

Tools

Revit

STAAD

RISA

Plaxis

FLAC

DeepEX

Job description

CDM Smith in the United States is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer specializing in tunnels and underground structures to lead complex infrastructure projects. You will mentor teams, guide investigations, and shape design standards across the firm.

You will collaborate with clients, lead geotechnical analysis, and contribute to technical excellence, while supporting QA/QC and multidisciplinary collaboration on diverse projects.