Senior Tunnel Engineer

LJB•Englewood, CO

13h

About The Position

Aldea Design Services, LLC, an LJB Engineering Company, is seeking a Senior Tunnel Engineer for its Underground Services Practice. The position will support the firm’s growth in tunnel and trenchless design and construction management, working on major underground, tunnel, and trenchless projects in both design and construction management roles. The role includes managing projects and proposals, leading design and construction supervision teams, preparing technical deliverables and geotechnical analyses, and contributing to client development and business pursuits. Project types include transit (road and rail) and municipal water and wastewater conveyance facilities. Office-based work follows standard weekday business hours; field assignments may require weekday, night, and weekend work.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant area of study.
Registered Professional Engineer in California.
15 or more years of relevant experience, including at least 10 years in tunnel, trenchless, or underground projects.
Experience writing proposals and a track record of successful business development.
Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and teamwork skills.
Substantial professional project expertise in planning, designing, and constructing a variety of tunnel and trenchless projects.
Track record of building tunnel design capabilities supported by geotechnical and structural engineers and geologists.
Knowledge of a wide range of tunnel and trenchless construction methods.
Excellent technical writing and communication skills, and thorough knowledge of relevant technical codes, operations, processes, and trends.
Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, contractors, and clients.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in civil engineering, geological, geotechnical, structural, or a related field.
PMP certification.

Responsibilities

Manage projects, including developing proposals, cost estimates, and schedules for tunnel, trenchless, and rehabilitation projects.
Lead tasks and teams of designers and construction supervision staff.
Produce technical deliverables according to client specifications.
Build a network of clients in the tunnel industry to support teaming, pursuits, and successful project execution.
Perform geotechnical engineering for tunnel and trenchless design and construction for transit and municipal water and wastewater conveyance facilities.
Prepare geotechnical engineering calculations, including numerical analysis, for tunnel and trenchless design.
Design support of excavation for shafts and tunnels, including connection details and complex structures, in accordance with applicable local and national concrete, steel, and timber codes.
Prepare Technical Memoranda, Geotechnical Data Reports, and Geotechnical Baseline Reports.
Develop design parameters from geotechnical reports and conduct geotechnical parametric studies and evaluations.
Increase the company’s visibility with internal and external professionals by participating in regional initiatives, conferences, committees, community associations, and other identified industry activities.