Senior Tunnel Geotechnical Engineer – Underground Structures

CDM Smith; Atlanta (GA); 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 in geotechnical engineering. You will mentor teams, guide design standards, and collaborate with clients and the tunneling community to advance technical excellence.

You will perform 2D/3D analyses, develop geotechnical reports, and support field exploration with technical oversight, contributing to the firm’s QA/QC and IP initiatives.

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 contract documents related to geotechnics and underground structures.
• Communicates design requirements from engineering analysis to drawings and specs.
• Provides technical leadership to drafters/designers and junior staff.
• Leads geotechnical investigations planning for tunneling projects.
• Develops/writes geotechnical reports (data, interpretive, baseline).
• Performs risk workshops and cost estimates.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Tunnels

Soil-structure interaction

Leadership

QA/QC

Documentation

Client engagement

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 in geotechnical engineering. You will mentor teams, guide design standards, and collaborate with clients and the tunneling community to advance technical excellence.

You will perform 2D/3D analyses, develop geotechnical reports, and support field exploration with technical oversight, contributing to the firm’s QA/QC and IP initiatives.