Tunnel Engineer

At Mott MacDonald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things in engineering, management, and development services, supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. As one of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through our network of 20,000+ talented consultants. With sustainability and innovation at the heart of all our sectors in North America, including, Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water. We believe in empowering our people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities to contribute to career-defining work. Join us and be part of a collaborative environment where your ambitions are united with ours, and you can truly shape your story. Mott MacDonald is seeking professionals to join our ever-expanding tunnel team. We are currently looking for a versatile Tunnel Engineer with a background in structural and geotechnical engineering to join our Arlington, VA office. The successful candidate will be part of our tunnel resource group, focusing on underground design and construction projects. Experience in the transportation and water/wastewater sectors would be considered an asset. Responsibilities include: Support the delivery of our existing portfolio of tunnelling projects in the U.S. and Canada Oversight of staff and execution of field investigation programs to collect data for use in design, condition assessments and the preparation of Reports Contribution to detailed analyses for our projects involving tunnels and underground structures Development of field instrumentation programs and evaluation of collected data Management of staff producing design solutions, reports, and contributions to/reviews of specifications and drawings Writing reports for submission to clients, including design-related technical memoranda and Reports Contribution to and preparation of proposals for submission to clients Managing and mentoring junior/graduate engineers and supporting their development We invite applications from candidates with the following experience: Bachelor's in civil, structural or geotechnical engineering is required, and a Masters in a related field is preferred Professional engineer (PE) license preferred or able to obtain one within a year At least 5 years of experience in engineering consultancy(not including education) focusing on tunnel/underground design NCTI Certified is preferred Proficient in the use of structural software: STRAND7, SAP, STAAD or equivalent Proficient in the use of geotechnical software, this may include Plaxis, GeoStudio packages/Slide, Rocscience packages, geotechnical data management (GINT/Holebase). A working knowledge of BIM tools (Bentley/Autodesk) would also be advantageous Demonstratable record in design with experience in geotechnical engineering, ground characterization for soil and rock and a working knowledge of concrete, steel and foundation design Interest in underground design and construction for the transport, water or waste water Sectors and multidisciplinary working Strong references from past managers or clients Our teams are comprised of bright and enthusiastic people who wish to make a difference to the world that we live in. If you share that vision and don’t have all the experience outlined in this posting, we still want to hear from you! Lets discuss how we can help you take the next step in your career and how you can participate in an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America. At Mott MacDonald, we provide a comprehensive benefit package that includes 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability, paid holidays, PTO, parental leave and company paid life insurance. The expected salary for this position is $91,000 - $111,000 Individual pay is determined based on several factors such as work location, education, experience, and unique skills. Equal opportunity is the law. We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status or disability status. At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust. #J-18808-Ljbffr Mott MacDonald Group