Senior Tunnel & Geotechnical Engineer | Lead Projects

CDM Smith; Nampa (ID); On-site; USD 105,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith seeks a Senior Geotechnical Engineer specializing in tunnels and underground structures to lead complex infrastructure projects, applying geotechnical expertise with soil-structure interaction and design excellence. You will mentor teams, guide standards, and engage with clients to deliver robust solutions.

A PE license and 10 years of related experience are preferred; travel to project sites 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; travel frequency may vary by project.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural and geotechnical analyses and design for tunnels and underground structures.
• Develop and implement design approach for 2D and 3D analyses and cross checks against empirical methods.
• Develop calculation packages and contract documents for geotechnics, tunnel, and underground structures.
• Communicate design requirements from analysis to drawings and specifications.
• Provide technical leadership to drafters/designers and junior staff.
• Lead geotechnical investigation programs for tunneling and underground engineering.
• Develop/write geotechnical reports.
• Perform risk workshops and cost estimate efforts.
• Review shop drawings and provide technical support on complex issues.
• Provide oversight on field exploration programs for tunneling projects.
• Serve as field engineer or assistant resident engineer on tunneling projects.
• Inspect existing tunnels and underground structures for project execution.
• Contribute to design standards and QA/QC initiatives.
• Collaborate with sales on proposals and RFPs; review drafts for regulatory compliance.
• Engage with clients and industry; author technical papers and participate in conferences.

Skills

CADD 3D

Engineering principles

MS Office (Excel/Word)

Verbal and written communication

Underground engineering drawing/specs

Engineering analysis software (Revit/\

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Geotechnical/Mining/Tunneling/Structural Engineering or related discipline

Professional engineering (PE) license

Tools

Revit

STAAD

RISA

Plaxis

FLAC

DeepEX

Job description

CDM Smith seeks a Senior Geotechnical Engineer specializing in tunnels and underground structures to lead complex infrastructure projects, applying geotechnical expertise with soil-structure interaction and design excellence. You will mentor teams, guide standards, and engage with clients to deliver robust solutions.

A PE license and 10 years of related experience are preferred; travel to project sites may be required.