Tunnel Engineer [US - VARIOUS]

Dr. Sauer & Partners Ltd; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Job summary

Dr. Sauer & Partners Ltd in the United States is seeking a Tunnel Engineer to join the design team on major North American projects.

This full-time role focuses on designing underground structures such as tunnels, cross passages, and caverns, with responsibility for drawings, specifications, and technical reports. The candidate will perform structural modeling, conduct site visits, and collaborate with clients and project teams to ensure project requirements are met, applying geotechnical

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Architectural Engineering with focus on structural/geotechnical design.
• Demonstrable experience in design/construction management of underground structures.
• Strong understanding of rock/soil mechanics and concrete design.
• P.E. license desirable but not essential.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit 3D modeling, and structural analysis.
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and detail underground structures, including tunnels, cross passages, and caverns.
• Develop design drawings, specifications, and technical reports.
• Perform structural modeling and analysis using various engineering software tools.
• Conduct frequent site visits and support construction activities in the field as needed.
• Collaborate with clients and project teams to ensure project requirements are met.

Skills

AutoCAD

Revit 3D modeling

Structural analysis

Technical writing

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Architectural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Structural analysis software

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Tunnel Engineer. Reporting to: Senior Engineer. Hours: 40 hours per week. Location: Various, USA.

Job Description

As a full-time employed Tunnel Engineer, you will be working on major projects in the North American region. You will be an integral part of the design team and will be required to carry out a number of diverse engineering tasks. Dr Sauer & Partners is a leading underground and geotechnical specialist with a passion for quality and innovation. Our objective is to continuously discover better ways of solving a project\'s most technical issues, and we seek individuals who can work efficiently across our teams to deliver technical excellence to our clients.

Responsibilities

• Design and detail underground structures, including tunnels, cross passages, and caverns.
• Develop design drawings, specifications, and technical reports.
• Perform structural modeling and analysis using various engineering software tools.
• Conduct frequent site visits and support construction activities in the field as needed.
• Collaborate with clients and project teams to ensure project requirements are met.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Architectural Engineering with a focus on structural and/or geotechnical design.
• Demonstrable experience in the design and/or construction management of underground structures.
• Strong understanding of rock/soil mechanics and concrete design.
• Professional Engineering (P.E.) license is desirable but not essential.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit 3D modeling, and structural analysis.
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and take initiative.

Training and Development

Dr. Sauer & Partners values the professional career development of our staff members and aims to provide the technical and managerial expertise required throughout their careers. Our training and development package includes ongoing on-the-job mentoring, support throughout professional chartership, attendance at technical conferences, as well as bespoke training courses and overseas work opportunities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Health and dental insurance coverage.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance and life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions.
• Paid holidays and vacation time.