Senior Tunnel Geotechnical Engineer – Lead & Innovate

CDM Smith; Missoula (MT); On-site; USD 105,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer specializing in tunnels and underground structures to join our geotechnical team on major infrastructure projects. You will lead analyses, mentor staff and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, innovative designs.

The ideal candidate has a PE license, a Bachelor's in Civil/Geotechnical and at least 10 years of tunneling experience, with strong communication and QA/QC skills. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Geotechnical, Mining, Tunneling, Structural Engineering, or related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 10 years of related experience.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Performs structural and geotechnical analyses and design for increasingly complex projects involving tunnels and underground structures.
• Develops and implements design approach for 2D and 3D structural/geotechnical/soil structure interaction analyses.
• Develops calculation packages, contract document drawings and specifications related to geotechnics, tunnel, and underground structures areas.
• Communicates design requirements developed through engineering analysis to drawings and specifications.
• Provides technical leadership to drafters/designers and junior engineering staff.
• Provides leadership oversight on planning geotechnical investigation programs specific to tunneling and underground engineering.
• Develops/writes geotechnical reports (data, interpretive, and baseline).
• Performs risk workshop and cost estimate efforts.
• Independently reviews shop drawings and provides technical support on complex issues.
• Provides engineering oversight on field exploration program for tunneling and underground engineering projects.

Skills

CAD/3D design

Geotechnical engineering

Engineering drawings

Communication skills

Revit/STAAD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Geotechnical, Mining, Tunneling, Structural Engineering, or related discipline.

Tools

Revit

STAAD

RISA

Plaxis

FLAC

DeepEX

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer specializing in tunnels and underground structures to join our geotechnical team on major infrastructure projects. You will lead analyses, mentor staff and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, innovative designs.

The ideal candidate has a PE license, a Bachelor's in Civil/Geotechnical and at least 10 years of tunneling experience, with strong communication and QA/QC skills. Travel may be required.