Senior Tunnel Geotechnical Engineer - Underground Design

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

Job summary

CDM Smith in the United States is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer specializing in tunnels and underground structures to join our team on complex infrastructure projects. You will apply geotechnical engineering expertise, guide multidisciplinary design teams, and mentor junior staff while advancing technical standards and QA/QC practices.

Responsibilities include performing advanced analyses, developing design packages for tunnels, leading field investigations, and engaging with clients.

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 and implements design approach for 2D and 3D analyses and cross checks against empirical approaches.
• Develops calculation packages and drawings/specifications for geotechnics, tunnels, and underground structures.
• Communicates design requirements from engineering analyses to drawings and specs.
• Provides technical leadership to drafters and junior staff.
• Leads geotechnical investigation programs for tunneling projects.
• Develops geotechnical reports (data, interpretive, baseline).
• Supports project execution through QA/QC and field oversight.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Tunnel design

Leadership

Analytical modeling

Client engagement

QA/QC practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil/geotechnical/mining

PE license

10 years experience

Tools

PLAXIS

STAAD

Revit

RISA

Job description

CDM Smith in the United States is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer specializing in tunnels and underground structures to join our team on complex infrastructure projects. You will apply geotechnical engineering expertise, guide multidisciplinary design teams, and mentor junior staff while advancing technical standards and QA/QC practices.

Responsibilities include performing advanced analyses, developing design packages for tunnels, leading field investigations, and engaging with clients.