Our client, an International Engineering Firm, is seeking a Jr. & Sr. Geotechnical / Tunneling Engineer, to join their team in their NYC! This is an excellent opportunity for growth, that offers a flexible working arrangement, as well as full benefits as well as 401k contribution.

Job Description

• Perform engineering and analysis for the design of tunnels and shafts in soft ground, mixed conditions, and rock (initial support and final lining).
• Use various tunnel construction methods such as drill and blast, sequential excavation method (SEM), or TBM.
• Perform 3-D soil-structure interaction analysis, geotechnical analysis, and dynamic analysis using advanced finite element software.
• Prepare detailed calculations, design drawings, and specifications.
• Coordinate with Technical Leads, Project Directors, Project Managers, design team, BIM/CADD team, and more.
• Apply rock and soil mechanics skills to evaluate various failure modes and develop ground support schemes.
• Prepare project documentation such as Technical Memos, Geotechnical Data, Interpretive, or Baseline Reports, or Basis of Design reports.
• Characterize and classify ground conditions for different tunneling methods based on geotechnical information.
• Communicate design work through the preparation of drawing sketches indicating support types, geometry, construction sequencing, and instrumentation.
• Use tunnel analysis and design software such as PLAXIS 2D and 3D, FLAC/FLAC3D, and other foundation design software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering
• 3+ years of experience in Geotechnical Anaylsis and Design
• 3+ years of experience with a mix of underground structure projects
• Knowledge of soil and rock mechanics
• Experience with Tunneling

Additional Qualifications for Sr. Geotechnical Engineer:

• Tunnel Design experience
• Experience with various tunneling methods such as drill and blast, Sequential Excavation Method (SEM), and Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM)
• Proficiency with tunnel analysis and design software (PLAXIS 2D and 3D, FLAC/FLAC3D, and other foundation design software)

Work Site

This is a hybrid position requiring some days on-site in New York, New York and some days remote.