Senior Tunnel Engineer

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Regional initiatives and conferences

Professional development

Networking opportunities

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Senior Tunnel Engineer to lead complex tunnel, trenchless, and underground infrastructure projects for transit and municipal work. You will manage proposals, scopes, and client engagement while guiding design and construction teams to deliver quality results.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, project management, and business development in a collaborative environment. Location is remote (US-based), with no visa sponsorship available, and a clear focus on safe,

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant experience in tunnel, trenchless, or underground projects.
• Minimum of 10 years in design and construction management roles.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; Master's preferred.
• Registered Professional Engineer in California.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Strong problem-solving and teamwork skills.
• Proven business development and proposal writing experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects, including proposals, cost estimates, and schedules.
• Lead design teams and construction supervision staff.
• Produce technical deliverables per client specifications.
• Build a network of clients in the tunnel industry for successful project execution.
• Conduct geotechnical engineering for transit and municipal projects.
• Perform engineering calculations to support tunnel design and compliance with codes.
• Prepare geotechnical reports and technical memoranda.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Client engagement

Geotechnical analysis

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Business development

Proposal writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Master's degree preferred

PE license (California)

PMP certification preferred

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Senior Tunnel Engineer to join the team of a leader in the Business Services space.

This role will lead complex tunnel, trenchless, and underground infrastructure efforts from early pursuit through design and construction support. The position combines technical leadership, project management, and client engagement across transit and municipal work, with a strong emphasis on quality deliverables and successful project execution. The ideal candidate will also help expand market relationships and support business development in a highly collaborative engineering environment.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $200,000 – $200,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Manage projects, including proposals, cost estimates, and schedules.
• Lead design teams and construction supervision staff.
• Produce technical deliverables per client specifications.
• Build a network of clients in the tunnel industry for successful project execution.
• Conduct geotechnical engineering for transit and municipal projects.
• Perform engineering calculations to support tunnel design and compliance with codes.
• Prepare geotechnical reports and technical memoranda.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant experience in tunnel, trenchless, or underground projects.
• Minimum of 10 years in design and construction management roles.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; Master's preferred.
• Registered Professional Engineer in California.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Strong problem-solving and teamwork skills.
• Proven business development and proposal writing experience.

Benefits

• Participation in regional initiatives and conferences.
• Opportunities for professional development and networking.
• Involvement in community associations and industry activities.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.