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Job Description
Take on some of the most challenging problems in geotechnical and underground engineering!
We’re looking for an experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer specializing in tunnels and underground structures to play a key technical and leadership role on complex infrastructure projects. You’ll apply your expertise in geotechnical engineering, soil-structure interaction, underground structure design, and subsurface investigations while helping guide multidisciplinary teams through design and construction. Beyond project delivery, you’ll mentor emerging technical talent, strengthen design standards and QA/QC practices, engage with clients and the broader tunneling community, and help advance technical excellence across the firm
- Performs structural and geotechnical analyses and design for increasingly complex projects involving tunnels and underground structures.
- Develops and implements design approach for 2D and 3D structural/geotechnical/soil structure interaction analyses and independently cross checks against empirical approaches, as necessary.
- Develops calculation packages, contract document (drawings and specifications) package related to geotechnics, tunnel, and underground structures areas.
- Communicates design requirements developed through engineering analysis to drawings and specifications.
- Provides technical leadership to drafters/designers and junior engineering staff.
- Provides leadership oversight on planning geotechnical investigation programs specific to tunneling and underground engineering.
- Develops/writes geotechnical reports (data, interpretive, and baseline).
- Performs risk workshop and cost estimate efforts.
- Independently reviews shop drawings and provides technical support on complex issues.
- Provides engineering oversight on field exploration program for tunneling and underground engineering projects.
- Serves as field engineer or assistant resident engineer on tunneling and underground engineering projects.
- Performs inspection of existing tunnels and underground structures to support project execution.
- Contributes to firm's TKM initiative for technical excellence and IP growth by developing white papers and technical design documentation of new or special case designs, studies, etc.
- Co-leads efforts in developing and maintaining design standards and proformas to support improved productivity and QA/QC initiatives.
- Collaborates with sales staff to create proposals in response to current and potential client requests for proposal (RFPs).
- Reviews draft proposals for adherence to firm, industry, state, local and federal regulations, and best practices.
- May meet with current and potential future clients to review their current and future design needs.
- Actively seeks to authors technical papers and attends (present at) conferences, symposia, etc.
- Actively seeks engagement with industry through committee membership and/or association participation.
- Actively seek opportunities for self and firm’s luminance within the industry.
- Provides technical guidance and training to more junior staff.
- Mentors more junior staff and develops them for future growth within the discipline and firm Oversees the work of junior engineers on project work.
- Performs other duties as required.
Skills & Abilities
- Expert knowledge of computer assisted design and drafting (CADD) 3D, and structural and geotechnical engineering practices.
- Expert knowledge of engineering principles.
- Expert knowledge of Microsoft business software (Excel, Word, etc.).
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
- Strong knowledge of engineering drawing and specification development for underground engineering projects.
- Expert knowledge of multiple numerical engineering analysis/design software (e.g., Revit, STAAD, RISA, Plaxis, FLAC, DeepEX, and other similar programs).
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil, Geotechnical, Mining, Tunneling, Structural Engineering, or related discipline.
- Professional engineering (PE) license.
- 10 years of related experience.
- Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands.
Preferred Qualifications
Masters degree preferred
Amount of Travel Required
10% or less EEO Statement
We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Background Check and Drug Testing Information
CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as “CDM Smith”) reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing. Massachusetts Applicants
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Additional Pay Range Information
CDM Smith is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. This pay range is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels for the geographic location assigned to the position. In addition to geographic location, a candidate’s salary is determined by several other factors including, but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, relevant work experience, skills, required certifications, and education/training. Additional Compensation
All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position. Visa Sponsorship Available
No - We are not open to sponsoring for this position Agency Disclaimer
All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Talent Acquisition Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Talent Acquisition Team will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries will not be held liable to pay a placement fee. Pay Range Max
USD $184,142.00 Pay Range Min
USD $105,227.00
- Expert knowledge of computer assisted design and drafting (CADD) 3D, and structural and geotechnical engineering practices.
- Expert knowledge of engineering principles.
- Expert knowledge of Microsoft business software (Excel, Word, etc.).
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
- Strong knowledge of engineering drawing and specification development for underground engineering projects.
- Expert knowledge of multiple numerical engineering analysis/design software (e.g., Revit, STAAD, RISA, Plaxis, FLAC, DeepEX, and other similar programs).
- Bachelor's degree in Civil, Geotechnical, Mining, Tunneling, Structural Engineering, or related discipline.
- Professional engineering (PE) license.
- 10 years of related experience.
- Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands.