Full Job Description
AECOM is seeking a highly skilled and innovative Tunnel Engineer to join our growing Americas tunneling practice In Chelmsford, MA. This role is ideal for a technically strong, collaborative professional with hands-on experience in analysis and design of tunnel and underground infrastructure.
At AECOM, you will join a global team of 50,000+ professionals driven by a shared purpose: delivering a better world. Our work improves mobility, resilience, clean water access, and community connectivity.
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
Key Responsibilities
• Design tunnels and underground structures using TBM (Tunnel Boring Machine) and SEM (Sequential Excavation Methods).
• Design SOE (Support of Excavation) systems for shafts, portals, cut-and-cover structures, and deep excavations.
• Develop, verify, and validate analytical, spreadsheet and manual design calculations.
• Apply commercial numerical modelling software to perform advanced analyses.
• Independently organize work plans, design tasks, and deliverables for underground infrastructure projects.
• Prepare design reports, technical specifications, and drawing packages, and assemble contract documents.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues from other disciplines, external partners, and clients to support successful project delivery.
• Provide expert guidance in soil mechanics, rock mechanics, and ground-structure interaction to multidisciplinary project teams on major transportation and water conveyance projects.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of AECOM's tunneling standards, tools, and best practices.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in geotechnical, structural, or tunnel engineering and 6+ years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
Preferred Qualifications:
• Master's degree in structural, geotechnical or tunnel engineering
• Experience with both large diameter (18 ft +) tunneling and trenchless technologies
• Multidisciplinary coordination experience on large underground infrastructure projects ($200+ million construction value)
• Client-facing skills and experience
• Experience with planning and implementing geotechnical investigation programs for tunnel and underground projects
• Proficiency in analytical and numerical analysis methods for tunnels and underground works
• Demonstrated experience in analysis and design of tunnels and underground structures
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong collaboration and coordination skills
• Ability to work independently and make informed technical decisions with minimal supervision
Additional Information
At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include 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, and employee stock purchase plan.
