Tunnel Engineer

Stantec • Chicago, IL

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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. Your Key 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.

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
• EIT/PE preferred
• Typical office environment working with computers and other technical specialists remaining sedentary for long periods of time.
• Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

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.

What This Job Offers

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