Senior Tunnel Geotechnical Engineer — Lead Projects

CDM Smith; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer specialized in tunnels and underground structures to lead complex infrastructure projects in the United States. You will apply geotechnical engineering, soil-structure interaction, and subsurface investigations while guiding multidisciplinary teams and mentoring engineers.

This role involves developing design standards, QA/QC, and client engagement, with leadership responsibilities across technical staff and proposals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Geotechnical, Mining, Tunneling, Structural Engineering, or related.
• Professional engineer (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 packages for geotechnics, tunnels and underground structures.
• Provides leadership to drafters and junior staff.
• Mentors junior staff and oversees project work.
• Reviews shop drawings and supports field exploration programs.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Soil-structure interaction

Tunneling

Leadership

Engineering drawing

3D analysis software

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Revit

STAAD

RISA

Plaxis

FLAC

DeepEX

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer specialized in tunnels and underground structures to lead complex infrastructure projects in the United States. You will apply geotechnical engineering, soil-structure interaction, and subsurface investigations while guiding multidisciplinary teams and mentoring engineers.

This role involves developing design standards, QA/QC, and client engagement, with leadership responsibilities across technical staff and proposals.