Senior Tunnel Engineer

LJB•Frederick, MD

17h

About The Position

Aldea Design Services, LLC, an LJB Engineering Company, is seeking a Senior Tunnel Engineer for its Underground Services Practice. The role supports growth in tunnel and trenchless design and construction management, working on major underground projects in both design and construction-management capacities. The position covers project management, technical design and reporting, geotechnical engineering, team leadership, and business development. Projects include tunnel, trenchless, and rehabilitation work for transit (road and rail) and municipal water and wastewater conveyance facilities. Office-based assignments follow standard weekday business hours; fieldwork may involve weekdays, nights, and weekends.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant area of study.
Registered Professional Engineer in California.
At least 15 years of relevant experience, including at least 10 years on tunnel, trenchless, or underground projects.
Experience in both design and construction management roles on major underground, tunnel, and trenchless projects.
Experience writing proposals and a track record of successful business development.
Substantial expertise in planning, designing, and constructing a variety of tunnel and trenchless projects.
Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, teamwork, technical writing, and communication skills.
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.
Track record of successfully building tunnel-design capabilities supported by geotechnical and structural engineers and geologists.
Knowledge of a wide range of tunnel and trenchless construction methods.

Responsibilities

Develop proposals, cost estimates, and schedules for tunnel, trenchless, and rehabilitation projects.
Lead project 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, including transit and municipal water and wastewater conveyance facilities.
Prepare geotechnical engineering calculations, including numerical analysis, for tunnel and trenchless design and support of excavation for shafts and tunnels, including connection details and complex structures.
Apply local and national codes of practice for concrete, steel, and timber design.
Prepare Technical Memoranda, Geotechnical Data Reports (GDRs), and Geotechnical Baseline Reports (GBRs).
Develop design parameters from geotechnical reports through parametric studies and evaluations.
Increase the company’s visibility by participating in regional initiatives, conferences, committees, community associations, and identified industry activities.