Tunnel Engineer

Stantec Inc.•Chattanooga, TN

36d•$100,000 - $166,100

About The Position

At Stantec, we know the work we do matters. From decarbonizing mines to modernizing electric grids and building the infrastructure that fuels communities, we're powering the world. Our clients come to us with their biggest, most complex challenges because that's where we thrive. And we're looking for problem solvers, high achievers, and visionaries to help us. Join us for a chance to grow professionally at one of the world's top design firms while building our clean energy future. Your Opportunity Stantec is seeking highly motivated tunnel engineering applicants to join our successful Energy and Resources business operations in the US East. The successful candidate for this mid-level technical position will be responsible for working with technical teams, collecting and analyzing geologic/geotechnical information, performing field investigations, engineering analyses and design, report preparation, plans and specifications preparation, construction site visits. The individual will interact internally throughout the organization with staff at all levels as well as externally ultimately with clients, members of business and professional organizations, subcontractors, and other firms.

Requirements

Advanced training in use of numerical modeling techniques, geologic modeling tools, rock mechanics, and associated software to complete engineering analyses as well as techniques using empirical methods and hand calculations.
Valid driver's license with REAL ID and good driving record required
5-10 years' experience in tunnel engineering
Master's degree in Civil, Tunneling, Mining, Geotechnical, Geological Engineering or similar related field

Nice To Haves

EIT/PE preferred

Responsibilities

Work with technical teams, perform and deliver technical work, make technical presentations, plan technical portions of projects, develop technical portions of proposals, and provide technical review of work products.
Plan and manage tasks and projects to complete them on time and within budget.
Promote collaboration and teamwork across business lines and geographies.
Perform preliminary and detailed analysis and design for tunnels, shafts, caverns and facilities for hydroelectric and other related projects.
Engage in the development of a design through sketches, electronic models, diagrams, and other visual formats.
Utilize technologies in development of three-dimensional models.
Perform analyses using numerical modeling, empirical and limit equilibrium methods.
Conduct quality assurance and quality control on own projects and projects of peers.
Assist with the development of proposals.
Travel may be 10% to 25% of the time.

Benefits

Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave.
Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year.
In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

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