Engineer IV Tunnels
About The Position
Responsible for coordinating and executing geo-structural design of underground excavations, including tunnels and shafts, for major infrastructure projects. Perform geo-structural design for underground excavations including: evaluating geotechnical field and laboratory data; estimating soil and rock geotechnical design parameters; conducting engineering calculations and numerical modeling analyses; and designing temporary and permanent support systems for tunnels and shafts. Support the development of: geotechnical exploration programs; construction drawings; design reports and technical memoranda; and technical specifications for underground construction. Review contractor shop drawings, submittals, and work plans during construction. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive underground engineering solutions.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field plus two (2) years of Experience as a Tunnel Engineer or a related occupation involving design of underground excavations.
- Two (2) years of experience applying strong understanding of soil and rock mechanics for processing field and laboratory test data and determining geotechnical parameters for design of underground excavations.
- Two (2) years of experience designing shoring systems and temporary support systems for circular and rectangular excavations in soil and rock.
- Two (2) years of experience designing reinforced concrete structures following ACI codes and standards.
- Two (2) years of experience designing steel elements for braced excavations such as soldier piles, soldier beams, wales, braces, or struts, following AISC Codes and Standards.
- Two (2) years of experience in structural analysis and design of tunnels or other underground structures using Plaxis 2D, Plaxis 3D, RS2, Mathcad, and SAP2000.
- Two (2) years of experience in preparing construction drawings, drafting, and editing using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software.
- Two (2) years of experience in settlement analysis for tunnel and shaft excavations using closed form solutions and geotechnical software.
- Alternatively, a Bachelor’s degree and six (6) years of experience.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Illinois.
Responsibilities
- Coordinating and executing geo-structural design of underground excavations, including tunnels and shafts, for major infrastructure projects.
- Performing geo-structural design for underground excavations.
- Evaluating geotechnical field and laboratory data.
- Estimating soil and rock geotechnical design parameters.
- Conducting engineering calculations and numerical modeling analyses.
- Designing temporary and permanent support systems for tunnels and shafts.
- Supporting the development of geotechnical exploration programs, construction drawings, design reports and technical memoranda, and technical specifications for underground construction.
- Reviewing contractor shop drawings, submittals, and work plans during construction.
- Collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive underground engineering solutions.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- FSA accounts
- HSA accounts
- Company-paid life insurance
- Short-term disability coverage
- Long-term disability coverage
- Competitive 401(k) plan with company matching
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Caregiver leave
- Employee referral bonuses
- Professional registration and membership reimbursements
- Tuition assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
