Senior Tunneling Design Unit Engineer

WSP•San Jose, CA

2d•$107,500 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

WSP is seeking a Senior Tunneling Design Unit Engineer to join their dynamic Transportation team in California. This role will be based in a client office in San Jose. The engineer will act as Program management staff embedded within the contractor’s design-build team, serving as a liaison for a given design unit (DU). Responsibilities include overseeing the development of tunnel lining, precast concrete manufacturing, TBM laydown, muck disposal, and tunneling work plans. The role also involves coordinating with Contractor’s teams and external parties such as BART, Caltrans, Caltrain, UPRR, and the City of Santa Clara. The engineer will integrate into Contractor’s Design Unit teams, coordinate directly with Contractor’s DU Managers, and be fully aware of all design development progress, focusing on meeting requirements, interface issues, external affairs, right-of-way implications, and environmental considerations. DULs will serve as a resource to the Contractor’s DU Manager for coordination between Construction Contract Packages (CP) and with the VTA organization. They must be fully aware of all design developments that could impact cost and schedule, and report to Contract Package 2 (CP2) management on issues within DUs that need program-level attention. The role facilitates coordination between Design Units and other VTA organizations, coordinates responses to contractor Request for Information (RFI), and facilitates/coordinates external design submittal reviews. Participation in VTA design submittal reviews is also required. The engineer must remain current in the latest engineering techniques and practices and exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, adhering to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as required by business needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Geotechnical Engineering, or closely related discipline.
5+ years of relevant post education experience in engineering and prior geotechnical design experience.
Experience leading the design of large-diameter tunnel linings.
Experience with planning for large-diameter tunneling projects in urban areas.
Experience on projects with project stakeholders (i.e. BART, Caltrans, Caltrain, UPRR, and City of Santa Clara, etc.).
Understanding of team members roles and responsibilities to properly act as liaison between VTA and contractor.
Understanding of how design decisions can impact other contract packages and the program-wide elements, to properly pull in the correct resources for input, review, and comment, as needed.
Ability to make technical computations and calculations involving the application of engineering principles, understanding plans and specifications, and making factual comparisons to the appropriate regulations.
Project management experience with small to mid-level projects including scoping, and tracking hours and expenses for project work.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
Highly capable self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
Proficiency with technical writing, office automation, discipline-specific design software (i.e., MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, InRoads, Geopak, GeoSlope, ANSYS, STADD, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS), technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
Developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution.
Ability to assertively direct others in the field such as subcontractors, drillers, and others to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently.
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Nice To Haves

California PE is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Act as Program management staff embedded within the contractor’s design-build team to act as a liaison for a given design unit (DU).
Oversee the development of the tunnel lining, precast concrete manufacturing, TBM laydown, muck disposal, and tunneling work plans.
Oversee coordination with Contractor’s teams and external parties, such as BART, Caltrans, Caltrain, UPRR, and City of Santa Clara, etc.
Integrate into Contractor’s Design Unit teams and coordinate directly with Contractor’s DU Managers.
Be fully aware of all design development progress, focusing on meeting requirements, interface issues, external affairs, right-of-way implications, and environmental considerations.
Serve as a resource to the Contractor’s DU Manager for coordination between Construction Contract Packages (CP) and with VTA organization.
Be fully aware of all design developments which would have cost and schedule implications.
Report to Contract Package 2 (CP2) management on issues within DUs which need to be addressed at a program level.
Facilitate coordination between Design Units and other VTA organizations.
Coordinate responses to contractor Request for Information (RFI).
Facilitate & coordinate external design submittal reviews.
Participate in VTA design submittal reviews.
Remain current in latest engineering techniques and practices.
Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Benefits

Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Disability coverage
Life insurance
Retirement savings
Paid sick leave
Paid vacation (or other personal time)
Paid parental leave
Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.