Tunnel Engineer [US - VARIOUS]

Dr Sauer; Washington; Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Health and dental insurance

401(k) plan with employer matching contributions

Job summary

A leading underground and geotechnical specialist is seeking an experienced Tunnel Engineer in the United States. You will be responsible for designing and detailing underground structures, including tunnels and caverns. Candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Architectural Engineering and demonstrable experience in underground structures design. The role offers competitive salary, health benefits, and ongoing professional development opportunities. Join a dynamic team dedicated to delivering technical excellence in challenging projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Architectural Engineering with a focus on structural or geotechnical design.
• Demonstrable experience in design or construction management of underground structures.
• Professional Engineering (P.E.) License is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Design and detail underground structures, including tunnels and caverns.
• Develop design drawings, specifications, and technical reports.
• Perform structural modeling and analysis using engineering software tools.

Skills

Proficient in AutoCAD

Strong communication skills

Understanding of rock/soil mechanics

Ability to work independently

Proactive attitude

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Architectural Engineering

Tools

Revit 3D modeling

Job description

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 and has a passion for perfection, a dedication to quality and a commitment to innovation. Our company ethos and objectives are to continuously discover better ways of solving a project's most technical issues and we look for 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

• A minimum of a Bachelors 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 we aim to provide them with the technical and managerial expertise they will require throughout their career. Our training and development package include ongoing on the job mentoring, support throughout professional chartership, attendance of 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.

Please submit your application and resume to our office in Washington, USA.

The teams across our offices are dynamic and hardworking. They inspire great ideas, strive for innovation and seek solutions to the most complex and challenging projects, and help make Dr. Sauer & Partners a rewarding place to work. We ensure that we recruit, retain, and promote a diverse mix of colleagues who are representative of the diversity of our local communities. This enables us to access a wide range of ideas, knowledge and experience and allows us to deliver technical excellence across our projects.