Senior Technical Advisor Photonic Materials Branch

Core4ce Careers; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Traylor Bros., Inc. is seeking a Tunnel Project Engineer to lead complex underground projects, coordinating design, construction, safety, and quality across multiple teams. The role requires extensive experience in heavy civil underground environments and a willingness to relocate to regional project sites.

You will supervise staff, manage budgets and schedules, and collaborate with joint venture partners to ensure on-time delivery while maintaining high safety and engineering standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Civil engineering or Construction Management.
• Ten years of progressive project experience in heavy civil underground environments.
• Five years’ experience in design, project management, and supervisory roles.
• Experience with Tunnel Construction is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project direction, coordination, and performance within time and budget constraints.
• Direct staff and coordinate with project personnel to meet milestones and deliverables.
• Review schedules, funding, staffing plans, and status reports; adjust as needed.
• Provide technical guidance and resolve project issues with internal teams and partners.
• Travel to sites and relocate as required to support project needs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team leadership

Leadership ability

Organizational skills

Mathematical skills

Technical skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil engineering or Construction Management

Minimum ten years progressive project experience in heavy civil underground environments

Minimum of five years’ experience in design, project management, and supervisory experience

Experience with Tunnel Construction

Job description

Required Skills

*This job will require relocation to TBD regional project.

Tunnel Project Engineer opportunity with Traylor Bros., Inc!

Traylor Bros., Inc. (TBI) is one of the most respected and sought-after tunneling firms in a very specialized industry. We are one of the few companies that possess the ability to complete the most technically demanding underground projects, whether soft ground or hard rock. Our track record of more than 110 projects and 90-plus miles of bored tunnels speaks for itself.

What makes us different?

Our Mission is to excel at constructing complex infrastructure safer, better, and faster by engaging the entrepreneurial and innovative spirit of our team members and providing limitless opportunities for personal and professional growth in a close-knit and collaborative organization.

Our Core Values:

Safety. We are committed to providing a safe work environment. This is always our priority.

People. Our talented team is our greatest asset. We provide opportunity, reward performance, and support a positive and balanced work environment.

Innovation. We have the ability to engineer creative solutions to overcome any obstacle.

Ethics. We are honest and ethical in all our business dealings.

Communication. We encourage open and honest communication throughout our organization.

Community. We add value to our industry and the communities in which we work.

Position Summary

Supports daily operations including the staff. Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of designated project to ensure that goals or objectives of the project are accomplished within prescribed time frame and budget parameters by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Reviews project proposal or plan to determine time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources
• Confers with project staff to outline work plan and to assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority
• Directs and coordinates activities of project personnel to ensure project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget
• Reviews status reports prepared by project personnel and modifies schedules or plans as required
• Prepares project reports for management, client, or others
• Confers with project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve problems
• Coordinates project activities with Traylor personnel and joint venture partners
• Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the project; including safety, performance, budget, scheduling, equipment management and quality
• Leads the project team
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws
• Assume additional responsibilities as directed by division and corporate management. Travel as required to attend, but not limited to, meetings, site visits, training, etc.
• Ability to relocate as needed

Skills and Abilities

• Analytical skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Ability to work on a team
• Leadership ability
• Organizational skills
• Mathematical skills
• Technical skills

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil engineering, or Construction Management
• Minimum ten years progressive project experience in heavy civil underground environments
• Minimum of five years’ experience in design, project management, and supervisory experience required
• Experience with Tunnel Construction required

Physical Demands

• Travel will be required to attend training and meetings.
• Ability to sit or stand for entire shift
• Occasionally requited to stoop, bend, walk, crouch, and climb.
• Ability to lift, on a frequent basis, at least 50 pounds.
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Ability to speak, write, and understand English clearly.

Traylor Bros., Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, protected activity, or other non-merit factors.