Senior Tunnel Engineer - Lead Major Underground Projects

LJB Inc.; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

LJB Inc. is seeking a Senior Tunnel Engineer to lead underground, tunnel and trenchless projects. The role emphasizes project management, technical leadership, and client development to deliver complex designs and construction oversight.

Candidates should have extensive geotechnical experience and strong communication skills. Founded in civil/structural engineering with a national footprint, LJB offers challenging projects and opportunities for growth within an established team.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant experience in tunnel, trenchless, or underground projects.
• Experience in proposal writing and a track record of successful business development.
• Excellent problem solving, decision making and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Project Management – development of proposals, cost estimates and schedules.
• Lead tasks and teams of designers and construction supervision staff.
• Produce technical deliverables per client specifications.
• Build a network of clients within the tunnel industry for pursuing projects.
• Geotechnical engineering for tunnel and trenchless design and construction.

Skills

Project management

Proposal writing

Business development

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Master’s degree in civil/geotechnical/structural engineering

Registered Professional Engineer in California

PMP certification preferred

Job description

LJB Inc. is seeking a Senior Tunnel Engineer to lead underground, tunnel and trenchless projects. The role emphasizes project management, technical leadership, and client development to deliver complex designs and construction oversight.

Candidates should have extensive geotechnical experience and strong communication skills. Founded in civil/structural engineering with a national footprint, LJB offers challenging projects and opportunities for growth within an established team.