Tunnel Engineering Professional Intermediate

Your Impact:

Our People & Places Solutions business – reinforces our drive to improve the lives of people everywhere and epitomizes the “why” of what we do – the tremendous positive impact and value our solutions bring to our communities and society as a whole. From facilities delivering life-saving therapies and ensuring clean water to enabling the connection of people through all modes of transportation and providing access to technology – we’re integrating a multitude of these solution elements to build the smart environments of tomorrow.

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Our People & Places Solutions business – reinforces our drive to improve the lives of people everywhere and epitomizes the “why” of what we do – the tremendous positive impact and value our solutions bring to our communities and society. From facilities delivering life-saving therapies and ensuring clean water to enabling the connection of people through all modes of transportation and providing access to technology – we’re integrating a multitude of these solution elements to build the smart environments of tomorrow.   
Start your Jacobs career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow.    

We are seeking entry-level and intermediate-level Tunnel Engineers to be based in our Atlanta, Georgia office.  The successful candidate(s) will become part of Jacobs’ tunnel engineering team working on planning, designing, and constructing tunnels and other underground structures.  This position offers the opportunity to grow personally and professionally with each project. 
Jacobs’ Atlanta-based tunnel group designs underground projects and supports construction. Recent projects and roles include:
•    Design and construction of tunnels and caverns, by TBM, drill and blast, and SEM methods.
•    Design of microtunnels and EPB TBM tunnels.
•    Design and consulting for major grouting programs in the USA and abroad.
•    Engineering support for major tunnel construction projects.

Representative Duties and Responsibilities:   
•    Works under supervision of experienced tunnel engineers.
•    Maintains effective communications with the engineering team and clients.
•    Evaluates and characterizes ground conditions and geotechnical parameters.
•    Performs numerical modeling for excavation design and ground behavior predictions.
•    Performs calculations to design excavation support and linings, and shoring systems.
•    Prepares design drawings and specifications.
•    Prepares technical reports and presentations to present findings and recommendations.
•    Reviews tunnel contractor construction submittals.
•    Observes and reports on construction activities and ground conditions during construction.

Here’s what you’ll need:

Required Skills and Qualifications:   
•    BS in civil engineering, geological engineering, or related engineering discipline.
•    Ability to obtain PE registration within 2-4 years.
•    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
•    Training in use of geotechnical and structural engineering software.
•    Interest in working in underground excavations on project sites.
•    Strong communication skills, verbal and written.
•    Positive attitude, dependability, and commitment to meeting deadlines.
•    Self-motivation and ability to work independently when required.
•    Ability to learn quickly and driven to broaden knowledge base.
•    Ability to collaborate and work effectively with a team.
•    Ability to travel for short-term assignments when required, including driving.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:   
•    Master’s degree in civil engineering, focused on geotechnical and/or structural engineering, with exposure to tunnel design. 
•    Master’s degree in geological or mining engineering, focused on geotechnical engineering and excavation design.
•    Engineer in Training (EIT) registration.
•    Experience with numerical modeling and training on numerical modeling software is strongly preferred.
•    1-4 years’ of experience in tunnel design.
•    Training and experience with AutoCAD.
•    Practical construction or mining experience is an asset. 
•    Experience preparing engineering calculations, drawings, and specifications.
•    Eagerness to contribute innovative ideas to provide solutions to clients.

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. With $15 billion in revenue and a talent force of more than 60,000, Jacobs provides a full spectrum of professional services including consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery for the government and private sector.