Senior Tunnel Geotechnical Engineer — Underground Structures

CDM Smith; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 105,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer specializing in tunnels to lead complex infrastructure projects in the geotechnical arena. You will mentor junior staff, develop design standards, and engage with clients to advance technical excellence across the firm.

Responsibilities include performing advanced geotechnical analyses, producing design packages, and guiding multidisciplinary teams through design and construction phases. Travel may be required as projects demand.

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 design approaches for 2D/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 specifications.
• Provides technical leadership to drafters and junior staff.
• Leads geotechnical investigation planning for tunneling projects.
• Develops/writes geotechnical reports (data, interpretive, baseline).
• Performs risk workshops and cost estimation efforts.
• Reviews shop drawings and provides technical support on complex issues.
• Oversees field exploration programs for tunneling projects.

Skills

CADD 3D

Engineering principles

MS Office

Technical communication

Underground design

Soil-structure interaction

Geotechnical software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Geotechnical/Mining/Tunneling/Structural Engineering

PE license

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Revit

STAAD

RISA

Plaxis

FLAC

DeepEX

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer specializing in tunnels to lead complex infrastructure projects in the geotechnical arena. You will mentor junior staff, develop design standards, and engage with clients to advance technical excellence across the firm.

Responsibilities include performing advanced geotechnical analyses, producing design packages, and guiding multidisciplinary teams through design and construction phases. Travel may be required as projects demand.