Tunnelling Design Engineer
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Job Location:
Austin, TX - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 90000 - 130000
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Forge ahead with WSB. We are seeking a Tunneling Design Engineer to add to our growing team. This is an exciting role for someone looking to grow their career with a growing company. This role provides an amazing opportunity to join a dynamic company working on groundbreaking projects across the US. Apply today and help play a pivotal role in scaling our company!
WSB was founded on the understanding that culture drives results and weve dedicated ourselves to the value of strong relationships collaboration and forward-thinking ideas. We inspire each other to discover thoughtful and creative solutions that look beyond the needs of today to the opportunities of tomorrow. We invite you to forge ahead with us. If you are a Tunneling Design Engineer that aligns with our values we would love for you to continue reading and apply.
What You Will Do:
- Leading and supporting design of tunnels shafts and related underground structures.
- Performing geotechnical and structural analyses including ground-structure interaction and lining design.
- Preparing plans specifications and technical reports for municipal tunneling projects.
- Coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver creative and constructible solutions.
- Supporting clients during the full project lifecycle including feasibility studies risk assessments and construction support.
- Developing cost estimates schedules and technical documentation.
- Maintaining open and effective communication with clients stakeholders and project teams.
- Staying current with evolving tunneling technologies codes and standards.
- As a Tunneling Design Engineer you will play a critical role in the planning and design of underground infrastructure that supports our clients.
- You will contribute directly to water wastewater stormwater and transportation systems ensuring resilient and efficient infrastructure for communities.
- You will also have opportunities to serve as a technical lead or client manager representing WSB in high-profile infrastructure programs or projects.
What You Will Bring:
- A Bachelors degree in Civil Structural or Geotechnical Engineering (Masters preferred).
- Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) or ability to obtain within six months.
- 5 years of experience in tunneling design underground structures or related projects.
- Knowledge of tunneling methods (TBM SEM/NATM microtunneling cut-and-cover etc.).
- Experience with design tools such as PLAXIS FLAC GeoStudio or STAAD.
- Strong technical writing and communication skills.
- A collaborative mindset and a commitment to delivering high-quality solutions.
- Experience supporting infrastructure projects (water wastewater utilities transportation).
- Hands-on exposure to construction support and monitoring for tunneling projects.
- Familiarity with project permitting and funding sources.
- Ability to work 40 hours a week.
- Ability to work in the posted locations.
Who We Are:
WSB is a design and consulting firm specializing in Transportation Community Planning Environmental Energy Municipal and Construction services. We provide solutions for the places spaces and systems that support our lives. We offer services in more than 50 complementary areas across the nation.
Full time WSB employees qualify for competitive compensation and benefits package including medical insurance dental insurance vision insurance life insurance company paid short- and long-term disability 401K with match paid time off paid holidays tuition reimbursement and opportunities for professional growth and development. Part time employees can participate in the 401K plan and applicable earned paid leave.
As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity veteran or disability status.
WSB strives to ensure that its careers web site is accessible to all. If you need assistance completing your online application please email
As an Equal Opportunity Employer WSB is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment please e-mail us at In your e-mail please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
Notice to Third Party Agencies: WSB does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting firms. Absent a signed Service Agreement by WSB we reserve the right to pursue and hire any unsolicited candidates without financial obligation to recruiters or agencies
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