Senior Tunnel Geotechnical Engineer | Leadership & Design

CDM Smith; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 105,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith in the United States seeks a Senior Geotechnical Engineer specializing in tunnels and underground structures to lead complex infrastructure projects. You will apply expertise in geotechnical engineering, soil-structure interaction, and design, while mentoring teams and advancing technical standards.

You will guide multidisciplinary design and construction efforts, develop reports and calculation packages, and contribute to QA/QC, client engagement, and industry presence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Geotechnical, Mining, Tunneling, Structural Engineering or related field.
• PE license and 10 years of related experience preferred.
• Travel may be required; domestic and international.

Responsibilities

• Performs structural and geotechnical analyses for tunnels and underground structures.
• Develops 2D/3D design analyses and cross checks against empirical methods.
• Prepares geotechnical reports and calculation packages for drawings and specs.
• Leads drafters and junior staff and provides field/geotechnical guidance.
• Oversees field exploration programs and reviews shop drawings.
• Mentors staff and contributes to design standards and QA/QC.

Skills

CADD 3D

Engineering principles

MS Office

Communication skills

Drafting & specs

Numerical analysis software

Education

Civil/Geotechnical/Tunneling/Structural Eng degree

Tools

Revit

STAAD

RISA

Plaxis

FLAC

DeepEX

Job description

CDM Smith in the United States seeks a Senior Geotechnical Engineer specializing in tunnels and underground structures to lead complex infrastructure projects. You will apply expertise in geotechnical engineering, soil-structure interaction, and design, while mentoring teams and advancing technical standards.

You will guide multidisciplinary design and construction efforts, develop reports and calculation packages, and contribute to QA/QC, client engagement, and industry presence.