Senior Tunnel & Geotechnical Engineer — Underground Design Lead

CDM Smith; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 105,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking an experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer specializing in tunnels and underground structures to lead complex infrastructure projects. You will apply geotechnical expertise, mentor teams, and help advance technical standards.

Join a collaborative environment where you’ll work with multidisciplinary teams, engage with clients, contribute to design and QA/QC, and support field investigations and proposals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Geotechnical, Mining, Tunneling, Structural Engineering, or related discipline.
• Professional engineer (PE) license.
• 10 years of related experience.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
• Experience with tunnels and underground structures preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural and geotechnical analyses and design for tunnels and underground structures.
• Lead design for 2D/3D analyses and cross-checks against empirical methods.
• Develop calculation packages and contract documents for geotechnics and underground works.
• Communicate design requirements to drawings and specifications.
• Provide technical leadership to drafters and junior staff.
• Oversee geotechnical investigations and field exploration programs.
• Develop geotechnical reports and data interpretations.
• Contribute to proposals and client engagements.

Skills

CADD 3D

Engineering principles

MS Office

Strong communication

Drawing standards

Engineering software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Geotechnical, Mining, Tunneling, Structural Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

Revit

STAAD

RISA

Plaxis

FLAC

DeepEX

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking an experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer specializing in tunnels and underground structures to lead complex infrastructure projects. You will apply geotechnical expertise, mentor teams, and help advance technical standards.

Join a collaborative environment where you’ll work with multidisciplinary teams, engage with clients, contribute to design and QA/QC, and support field investigations and proposals.