Senior Tunnel Geotechnical Engineer — Lead & Mentor

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

Job summary

CDM Smith seeks an experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer specializing in tunnels and underground structures to lead complex infrastructure projects. You will apply geotechnical expertise, mentor staff, and guide multidisciplinary teams from design through construction.

Responsibilities include analyses, design, reporting, and collaboration with clients and the tunneling community. Travel and field roles may be required as part of project delivery and technical excellence initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Geotechnical, Mining, Tunneling, Structural Engineering or related discipline.
• Professional engineering (PE) license.
• 10 years of related experience.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Performs structural and geotechnical analyses and design for complex projects involving tunnels and underground structures.
• Develops 2D/3D design approaches for structural/geotechnical/soil-structure interaction analyses and cross-checks.
• Prepares geotechnical reports (data, interpretive, baseline) and develops calculation packages and drawings/specifications.
• Provides technical leadership to drafters/designers and junior staff; mentors team members.
• Oversees field exploration programs and acts as field engineer or assistant resident engineer on tunneling projects.
• Reviews shop drawings and supports project execution; develops design standards and QA/QC initiatives.
• Engages with clients, supports proposals, and contributes to technical papers and industry participation.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

CADD 3D

Engineering drawing

Excel

Word

Verbal and written comm

QA/QC leadership

Education

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

Professional engineering (PE) license

10 years of related experience

Equivalent related experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Revit

STAAD

RISA

Plaxis

FLAC

DeepEX

Job description

CDM Smith seeks an experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer specializing in tunnels and underground structures to lead complex infrastructure projects. You will apply geotechnical expertise, mentor staff, and guide multidisciplinary teams from design through construction.

Responsibilities include analyses, design, reporting, and collaboration with clients and the tunneling community. Travel and field roles may be required as part of project delivery and technical excellence initiatives.