Graduate Tunneling Engineer: Shape Underground Futures

Arup; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Flexible working

401(k) match

Job summary

Arup in Los Angeles is seeking a Graduate Tunneling Engineer to support empirical, analytical, and numerical analyses for tunnel and shaft design across methods such as drill and blast, sequential excavation, or TBM.

You will interpret results, classify ground conditions, communicate designs with sketches, and use software like Plaxis 2D/3D, FLAC/FLAC3D, UDEC/3DEC, RocScience, or FracMan. A Masters or PhD in a geotechnical field is required, with strong teamwork and programming skills.

Qualifications

• Masters or PhD in Underground Construction/Tunneling, Civil (with a geotechnical focus), Geotechnical, Structural, Geological, or Mining Engineering
• Sound knowledge of civil engineering fundamentals, soil and rock mechanics, and tunneling methods
• Good time-management habits, ability to multi-task, ability to sustain focus on long tasks
• Ability to communicate thoughts and ideas in an accessible way -- distill design tasks and solutions into concise text and presentation slides
• Attitude of taking initiative, enthusiasm, eagerness to learn, teamwork, creativity
• Proficient in developing code and common coding languages
• Proficient in geotechnical engineering analysis software preferred

Responsibilities

• Carry out empirical, analytical, and numerical analyses for tunnel and shaft design
• Interpret and organize design results into project documentation
• Characterize and classify ground conditions for different tunneling methods
• Communicate design work through sketches indicating support types and sequencing
• Use tunnel design software such as Plaxis, FLAC/FLAC3D, UDEC/3DEC, RocScience, or FracMan
• Undertake geological mapping and rock mass classification on site
• Apply rock and soil mechanics to assess likely failure modes and ground support schemes
• Perform linear and non-linear structural analysis of tunnel linings using SAP, GSA
• Develop workflows and automation for design processes
• Work in multidisciplinary teams for large infrastructure projects

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Soil mechanics

Tunnel design

Programming

Education

Master's degree in Underground Construction/Tunneling

PhD in Underground Construction/Tunneling

Tools

Plaxis 2D/3D

FLAC/FLAC3D

UDEC/3DEC

RocScience

FracMan

SAP

GSA

Job description

Arup in Los Angeles is seeking a Graduate Tunneling Engineer to support empirical, analytical, and numerical analyses for tunnel and shaft design across methods such as drill and blast, sequential excavation, or TBM.

You will interpret results, classify ground conditions, communicate designs with sketches, and use software like Plaxis 2D/3D, FLAC/FLAC3D, UDEC/3DEC, RocScience, or FracMan. A Masters or PhD in a geotechnical field is required, with strong teamwork and programming skills.