Senior Tunnel Engineer

LJB•Riverside, CA

15h

About The Position

Aldea Design Services, LLC, an LJB Engineering Company, is hiring a Senior Tunnel Engineer in its Underground Services Practice to support growth in tunnel and trenchless design and construction management. The role covers project management, technical engineering, construction management, business development, and team leadership for tunnel, trenchless, and rehabilitation projects. Work includes transit (road and rail) and municipal water and wastewater conveyance facilities. The engineer will develop proposals, cost estimates, and schedules; lead designers and construction supervision staff; and produce technical deliverables to client specifications. The position also involves geotechnical engineering calculations and numerical analysis, design of shafts and tunnels—including connection details and complex structures—and applying local and national concrete, steel, and timber codes. The engineer will prepare technical memoranda, Geotechnical Data Reports, and Geotechnical Baseline Reports, and develop design parameters from geotechnical reports. The role includes building client relationships and supporting successful pursuits and project delivery, as well as increasing the company’s visibility through regional initiatives, conferences, committees, community associations, and other industry activities. Office-based work follows standard weekday business hours; field work may take place on weekdays, nights, and weekends. Annual compensation is $200,000 or more, depending on experience, certifications, and regional market standards.

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 in 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 project expertise in planning, designing, and constructing a variety of tunnel and trenchless projects.
Knowledge of a wide range of tunnel and trenchless construction methods.
Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and teamwork skills.
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 engineering, or a related field.
PMP certification.
Track record of successfully building tunnel design capabilities supported by geotechnical and structural engineers and geologists.

Responsibilities

Manage tunnel, trenchless, and rehabilitation projects, including developing proposals, cost estimates, and schedules.
Lead 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 project execution.
Perform geotechnical engineering for tunnel and trenchless design and construction on transit and municipal water and wastewater conveyance projects.
Produce geotechnical engineering calculations, including numerical analysis, for tunnel and trenchless design and support of excavation for shafts and tunnels.
Design connection details and complex structures, adhering to applicable local and national concrete, steel, and timber codes of practice.
Prepare Technical Memoranda, Geotechnical Data Reports, and Geotechnical Baseline Reports.
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.