Senior Tunnel Geotechnical Engineer — Lead Design & Field

CDM Smith; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 105,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith, in Duluth, MN, seeks a Senior Geotechnical Engineer specializing in tunnels and underground structures to lead technical work on complex infrastructure projects. You’ll mentor mid-level staff, guide design standards, and collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams.

You bring 10+ years of geotechnical experience, PE license, and deep expertise in 2D/3D analyses, soil-structure interaction, and field investigations. This role offers leadership growth within 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.

Responsibilities

• Performs structural and geotechnical analyses and design for tunnels and underground structures.
• Develops 2D/3D design approaches and cross checks against empirical methods.
• Mentors junior staff and oversees field exploration programs.

Skills

CADD 3D

Geotechnical eng.

Tunnel design

Leadership

QA/QC

Communication

Education

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

PE license

Tools

Revit

STAAD

RISA

Plaxis

FLAC

DeepEX

Job description

CDM Smith, in Duluth, MN, seeks a Senior Geotechnical Engineer specializing in tunnels and underground structures to lead technical work on complex infrastructure projects. You’ll mentor mid-level staff, guide design standards, and collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams.

You bring 10+ years of geotechnical experience, PE license, and deep expertise in 2D/3D analyses, soil-structure interaction, and field investigations. This role offers leadership growth within the firm.