Senior Tunnel Geotechnical Engineer – Lead & Mentor

CDM Smith; Carbondale (IL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer specializing in tunnels and underground structures. You will lead technical work, mentor staff, and guide multidisciplinary teams through design and construction.

You will develop 2D/3D analyses, supervise field investigations, and contribute to design standards. The role requires PE licensure and about a decade of related experience.

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. Travel frequency contingent on project demands.

Responsibilities

• Performs structural and geotechnical analyses and design for tunnels and underground structures.
• Develops design approaches for 2D/3D analyses and cross-checks against empirical methods.
• Mentors junior staff and provides technical leadership on projects.
• Leads geotechnical investigation programs and writes geotechnical reports.
• Reviews shop drawings and provides technical support on complex issues.
• Supports QA/QC and design standards improvements.

Skills

CAD 3D

Engineering principles

MS Office

Communication skills

Engineering drawing

Engineering analysis software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Geotechnical, Mining, Tunneling, Structural Engineering

Professional engineering (PE) license

10 years of related experience

Tools

Revit

STAAD

RISA

Plaxis

FLAC

DeepEX

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer specializing in tunnels and underground structures. You will lead technical work, mentor staff, and guide multidisciplinary teams through design and construction.

You will develop 2D/3D analyses, supervise field investigations, and contribute to design standards. The role requires PE licensure and about a decade of related experience.