Role: Senior Tunnel Engineer
Location: Washington D.C
Client description
I am working with an international engineering consultancy specialized in solutions for tunnel and underground schemes. They provide geotechnical and tunnel engineering services along with consultancy in tunnel construction as well as program and construction management. With decades of international experience in all areas of underground construction, they are a global leader in their field and have successfully completed over 300 miles of tunnels worldwide.
Job Responsibilities
- Lead the planning, management, and execution of tunnel and underground design projects.
- Oversee project management of tunnel and underground projects, including scope, schedule, budget, and client relations.
- Collaborate with and lead multidisciplinary and multi-location internal and external teams through the tunnel design process.
- Supervise and/or perform conventional geotechnical and tunnel structural design analyses.
- Manage the development of designs for tunnels, shafts, excavation support, tunnel rehabilitations, and other underground facilities, including preparation of calculations and design reports, plans, specifications, and other project contract documents.
- Prepare proposals, including developing narratives, man-hour estimates, and client coordination.
- Mentor and train junior engineers.
- Support marketing and business development efforts nationwide. Previous experience with business development and involvement in professional organizations is a plus.
Required Skills/Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Geotechnical, or Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution (Master's Degree preferred).
- Licensed Professional Engineer with the ability to obtain licensure in other US states through reciprocity.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in tunnel engineering, with a strong project management background and substantial practical experience in tunnel and underground construction projects. Strong candidates with less experience but a proven track record may be considered.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD is required. Familiarity with MathCAD, STAAD, SAP, RISA, RSA, GeoStudio, Plaxis, FLAC, and Revit software is advantageous but not mandatory. A willingness and ability to learn these programs is essential.
- Willingness to travel periodically for projects, conferences, meetings, and other responsibilities, with travel anticipated to be up to 20%.
- Capability to work on active or potential construction sites, including tasks in underground spaces, on slopes and shafts, over rough terrain, and in remote locations.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
- Short term and long term disability
- 401k and profit sharing scheme
- 10-20% Bonus program
- Competitive vacation
- Professional development and tuition reimbursement
