Senior Tunnel Geotechnical Engineer - Lead Projects

CDM Smith; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 105,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith seeks a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead tunneling and underground structure projects. You will apply geotechnical expertise, guide multidisciplinary teams, and mentor junior staff while focusing on design, QA/QC, and client engagement.

You will coordinate investigations, develop technical reports, and contribute to standards and industry collaboration to advance project delivery and technical excellence at CDM Smith.

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.

Responsibilities

• Performs structural and geotechnical analyses and design for tunnels and underground structures.
• Develops design approach for 2D and 3D analyses and cross checks against empirical methods.
• Develops calculation packages and contract documents for geotechnics and tunnel projects.
• Communicates design requirements to drawings and specifications.
• Provides technical leadership to drafters/designers and junior staff.
• Manages geotechnical investigation programs for tunneling projects.
• Develops/writes geotechnical reports and risk/cost estimates.
• Reviews shop drawings and provides technical support on complex issues.

Skills

CAD 3D

Engineering principles

Microsoft Excel

Verbal and written communication

Engineering drawing & specs

Geotechnical software (Revit, STAAD, R

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 seeks a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead tunneling and underground structure projects. You will apply geotechnical expertise, guide multidisciplinary teams, and mentor junior staff while focusing on design, QA/QC, and client engagement.

You will coordinate investigations, develop technical reports, and contribute to standards and industry collaboration to advance project delivery and technical excellence at CDM Smith.