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Project Tunnel Engineer

Jacobs, Irvine, California, United States, 92713

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Base pay range $89,100.00/yr - $139,250.00/yr

At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact Solving the most challenging and impactful projects around the world. Jacobs has a great opportunity for a

Tunnel Engineer

to join and help grow our national trenchless and tunnel practice. You would work as a team with our geotechnical and tunnel practice consisting of close to 200 engineers in North America, and 800 globally. As our

Tunnel Engineer

you will have the opportunity to follow projects from the conceptual phase through the construction phase, working on traditional design-bid-build as well as design-build projects. You would be joining the No. 1 ranked Trenchless Design firm in North America for 13 of the past 14 years.

Your experience with design assignments in soil mechanics, deep foundations, earth retaining structures, and trenchless and tunneling will contribute to your success.

Responsibilities

Participate in field assignments that will include observation of explorations (soil and rock borings, test pits, CPT soundings, geophysical testing); geotechnical instrumentation and monitoring; and inspection of the construction of geotechnical structures (earth retaining structures, deep foundations, tunnels, and trenchless installations).

Travel to and work in locations both within the USA and around the world.

Mentor and train junior engineers.

Design deep foundations, earth retaining structures, ground improvement, trenchless installations in both soil and rock, cut slopes, and both soft and hard rock tunnels.

Inspect tunnels, shafts, and trenchless installations.

Analyze laboratory testing results and select geotechnical design parameters.

Prepare and review technical reports, data reports, and baseline reports.

Use computer programs including Settle3D, Slide, LPILE, AutoCAD, Shaft, FB-MulitPier, DeepXcav, GRLWeap, Phase2D, Plaxis, FLAC, and MathCAD to complete engineering analysis and prepare design calculations.

Prepare design drawings and construction specifications, and review construction submittals for compliance with the contract requirements and design assumptions.

Work in collaborative multi-disciplinary teams across North America and the world. Share technical knowledge across geographical boundaries to foster innovative project solutions.

Qualifications

Must have a minimum of BS Degree in Civil Engineering.

2 to 5 years of experience within Tunnels, Trenchless, or Geotechnical Engineering.

Strong technical knowledge of soil and rock mechanics, geotechnical and trenchless design.

Preferred

Master’s Degree (emphasis in Geotechnical Engineering) preferred.

Consulting experience for the design and construction of large civil engineering projects.

Location and employment type Irvine, CA — Full-time

Benefits and inclusion Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, including medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, stock purchase options, and the potential for other rewards. Jacobs supports a hybrid working policy, allowing a mix of office and remote work to deliver the best results. Reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process are available upon request.

Equal opportunity All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment.

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