Tunnel Engineer

Aldea Services Inc, a national engineering firm, is seeking a Tunnel Engineer in our Columbus, OH office. The successful candidate will have a minimum of five (5) years working on geotechnical, underground, tunnel, or trenchless construction projects, including both design and construction management roles.

Preferred experience and qualifications are described as follows:

• Communication: Strong communication skills. Communicate technical and non-technical information in a concise, professional manner, including participation in technical meetings and workshops with owners, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Field Work: Ability to work in the field at various project sites, initially in the Columbus, Ohio area.
• Geotechnical Field Investigation Experience: Experience overseeing the completion of geotechnical investigations in both soil and rock geology.
• Construction Inspection Experience: Experience inspecting heavy civil construction, preferably on tunnel and trenchless construction projects.
• Water and Wastewater Design Experience: Experience with trenchless design and construction of municipal water and wastewater conveyance facilities.
• Design Calculations: Ability to produce design calculations (including numerical analysis) as required in support of tunnel and trenchless design including support of excavation (shafts & tunnels – including connection details and complex structures), and adherence to all local and national codes of practice for concrete, steel, and timber design.
• Geotechnical Parametric Studies/Evaluations: Ability to develop design parameters from geotechnical reports.
• Engineering Designs: Prepare construction plans and specifications, structural/geotechnical calculations and design reports, and technical memoranda.
• Technical Writing: Proficiency in preparation of Technical Memoranda, Geotechnical Data Reports (GDR’s), and Geotechnical Baseline Reports (GBR's)
• Company Representation: Increase Aldea’s visibility with internal and external professionals by participating in regional initiatives, conferences, committees, and community associations, including any identified industry activities.

Field based assignments may include weekday, night, and weekend work. Office based assignments will require a standard weekday business hours work schedule.

 Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant area of study
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in geotechnical, tunnel, trenchless, or underground projects

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) License in Ohio
• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Geology, or related field
• Experience delivering tunnel and trenchless solutions for projects in soft ground and hard rock
• Experience supervising geotechnical investigations
• Experience with the inspection and design of rehabilitation measures for existing transit and/or water and sewer tunnels
• Experience in the planning, design and construction of tunnel and trenchless projects
• Excellent problem solving, decision making and teamwork skills
• Excellent technical writing skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, a thorough knowledge of relevant technical codes, operations, processes, and trends
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, contractors, and clients
• Ability to work independently, exercise independent judgment, interact with other staff, collaborate with other disciplines, and mentor junior staff

Aldea Services Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.