Tunnel Design Engineer

AECOM • Chelmsford, MA

6h • $130,000 - $170,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a highly skilled and innovative Tunnel Engineer to join our growing Americas tunneling practice In Chelmsford, MA. This role is ideal for a technically strong, collaborative professional with hands-on experience in analysis and design of tunnel and underground infrastructure. At AECOM, you will join a global team of 50,000+ professionals driven by a shared purpose: delivering a better world. Our work improves mobility, resilience, clean water access, and community connectivity.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in geotechnical, structural, or tunnel engineering and 6+ years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Professional Engineer (PE) license

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in structural, geotechnical or tunnel engineering
• Experience with both large diameter (18 ft +) tunneling and trenchless technologies
• Multidisciplinary coordination experience on large underground infrastructure projects ($200+ million construction value)
• Client-facing skills and experience
• Experience with planning and implementing geotechnical investigation programs for tunnel and underground projects
• Proficiency in analytical and numerical analysis methods for tunnels and underground works
• Demonstrated experience in analysis and design of tunnels and underground structures
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong collaboration and coordination skills
• Ability to work independently and make informed technical decisions with minimal supervision

Responsibilities

• Design tunnels and underground structures using TBM (Tunnel Boring Machine) and SEM (Sequential Excavation Methods).
• Design SOE (Support of Excavation) systems for shafts, portals, cut-and-cover structures, and deep excavations.
• Develop, verify, and validate analytical, spreadsheet and manual design calculations.
• Apply commercial numerical modelling software to perform advanced analyses.
• Independently organize work plans, design tasks, and deliverables for underground infrastructure projects.
• Prepare design reports, technical specifications, and drawing packages, and assemble contract documents.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues from other disciplines, external partners, and clients to support successful project delivery.
• Provide expert guidance in soil mechanics, rock mechanics, and ground–structure interaction to multidisciplinary project teams on major transportation and water conveyance projects.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of AECOM’s tunneling standards, tools, and best practices.

Benefits

• AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees