Geotechnical Engineer – Underground & Tunneling (Hybrid)

Energy Jobline ZR; Bloomington (IN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

HSA contributions

401(k) match

ESOP

PTO + holidays

Job summary

TKDA is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer in Minneapolis, MN, to solve underground challenges with a collaborative, multidisciplinary team. The role spans from investigations to design and construction, in a firm that values ownership and teamwork.

The candidate will analyze subsurface conditions, lead investigations, and develop practical recommendations for tunnels, trenches, and open-cut projects. A PE license (Minnesota) or ability to obtain is required, with 4–15 years of geotechnical

Qualifications

• PE license in Minnesota (or ability to obtain).
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with Geotechnical emphasis.
• 4–15 years of progressive geotechnical engineering experience.
• Experience with underground design, trenchless methods, or tunneling projects.
• Strong background in subsurface investigations, soil borings, and geotechnical report development.
• Experience with open-cut excavations, slope stability, and earthwork design.
• Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze subsurface conditions to support tunnel, shaft, trenchless, and open-cut designs.
• Plan and participate in geotechnical investigations and report findings.
• Develop engineering recommendations from boring logs, lab data, and field data.
• Prepare geotechnical deliverables and technical documentation for design and construction.
• Conduct field visits, construction observation, and inspections of underground structures.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Site investigations

Report writing

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical emphasis)

Job description

TKDA is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer in Minneapolis, MN, to solve underground challenges with a collaborative, multidisciplinary team. The role spans from investigations to design and construction, in a firm that values ownership and teamwork.

The candidate will analyze subsurface conditions, lead investigations, and develop practical recommendations for tunnels, trenches, and open-cut projects. A PE license (Minnesota) or ability to obtain is required, with 4–15 years of geotechnical