Senior Tunnel Geotechnical Engineer - Lead Underground Design

CDM Smith; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 105,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith in the United States is seeking an experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer specializing in tunnels and underground structures to lead complex infrastructures. You will guide multidisciplinary teams, apply geotechnical methods, and mentor junior staff to drive technical excellence.

You will conduct analyses, develop 2D/3D design approaches, prepare reports, and work with clients to meet project goals while advancing design standards and QA/QC practices across the firm.

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 related experience considered in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Performs structural and geotechnical analyses and design for tunnels and underground structures.
• Develops and implements design approach for 2D and 3D analyses and cross checks against empirical methods.
• Creates calculation packages and contract documents for geotechnics and underground structures.
• Communicates design requirements to drawings and specs.
• Provides technical leadership to drafters and junior staff.
• Oversees geotechnical investigations for tunneling projects.
• Develops/writes geotechnical reports (data, interpretive, baseline).
• Participates in risk workshops and cost estimates.
• Reviews shop drawings and provides technical support on complex issues.

Skills

CADD 3D

Geotechnical engineering

Excel

Communications

Underground engineering design

Numerical analysis software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Geotechnical/Tunneling

PE license

Tools

Revit

STAAD

RISA

Plaxis

FLAC

DeepEX

Job description

CDM Smith in the United States is seeking an experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer specializing in tunnels and underground structures to lead complex infrastructures. You will guide multidisciplinary teams, apply geotechnical methods, and mentor junior staff to drive technical excellence.

You will conduct analyses, develop 2D/3D design approaches, prepare reports, and work with clients to meet project goals while advancing design standards and QA/QC practices across the firm.