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Tunnel Geo-structural Engineer
Location
Kentucky
Posted
95 days ago
Salary
$100K - $180K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Tunnel Geo-structural Engineer
AECOM
• Interpretation of geotechnical data and development of loads • Ground-structure interaction modeling and analysis of earth retention systems, ground support systems and underground structures • Selection and design of earth retention systems (steel, wood, concrete), ground support systems and underground structures using manual calculation and software • Drawing preparation of earth retention systems, ground support systems and underground structures, including detailing of primary and secondary structural members, concrete reinforcement, steel and concrete connections (e.g. weld design), and ground anchors
Job Requirements
- BA/BS + 6 years of relevant experience analyzing or designing underground structures or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
- PE license
- Graduate degree in civil engineering from ABET accredited program
- BS in structural, geotechnical, tunnel engineering or related field
- Experience with numerical analysis software such as PLAXIS and FLAC
- Experience with shoring design software such as DeepEx and Shoring Suite
- Experience with structural analysis and design software such as RISA, SAP2000, Structure Point, and Enercalc
- Experience with temporary earth structure design including developing earth loading scenarios for temporary works
- Experience with deep shafts and earth ground support system designs (e.g. steel sheet piling, rib and lagging, secant pile, slurry wall)
- Experience with permanent cast-in-place concrete shaft design
- Experience working with construction clients
- Heavy underground tunnel project experience
Benefits
- 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
- employee stock purchase plan
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