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Tunnel Structural Engineer
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Jacobs
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Job Description
At Jacobs, we're transforming intangible ideas into innovative solutions designing the future - today. As an Intermediate Level Structural Tunnel Engineer with our team in Boston or New York Metro Area, you will too. You'll impact the world around you by helping us solve real-life challenges. YOU are the future of our company. We'll rely on you to provide support to our teams on critical projects while fostering a culture of continuous learning and inclusion as you bring fresh ideas to the table. You'll work alongside professional engineers, scientists, and designers while gaining exposure to project coordination, relevant computer-assisted engineering software, data collection and so much more. Pave the way for your 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. The successful candidate(s) will become part of Jacobs' tunnel engineering team working on planning, designing, and constructing tunnels and other underground structures across the US. This position offers the opportunity to grow personally and professionally with each project. Jacobs' Northeast tunnel group designs underground projects and supports construction.
Recent projects and roles include:
- Design and consulting for major US infrastructure projects, including both new infrastructure and upgrades to existing critical infrastructure.
- Design of precast and cast-in-place reinforced concrete linings for tunnels and underground structures (e.g., shafts, caverns, basements, vaults).
- Design of interior structures (slabs, walls, duct banks) and structural connections (various equipment) for tunnels and underground structures.
- Construction phase support for major tunnel construction projects.
Representative Duties and Responsibilities:
- Works mostly independently with some support from experienced tunnel-structural engineers.
- Maintains effective communications with the engineering team and clients.
- Performs calculations to design excavation support and linings and shoring systems.
- Prepares design drawings and assist in specifications preparation.
- Prepares technical reports and presentations to present findings and recommendations.
- Reviews contractor construction submittals.
- Observes and reports on construction activities and ground conditions during construction.
- Performs field investigation as needed by the project.
What You'll Need:
- Master's degree in structural engineering
- Professional Engineer license
- 5 to 10 years' working experience as structural engineer, primarily engaged in structural design activities
- Previous structural design experience on tunnels and underground structures is an asset, though not a requirement.
- Eligible to work in the United States
- Hybrid position - minimum 2 days in Jacobs' office, preferably reporting to either our New York, New Jersey, or Boston office.
- Skilled in structural analysis and design, including expertise in structural analysis and design software such as SAP2000, STAAD, spColumn.
- Proficiency in the interpretation and application of the following structural engineering codes and standards is a requirement: ACI-318;
AASHTO LRFD
Bridge Design Specifications; ASCE 7 Minimum Design Loads. Additional experience with the following structural codes and standards is preferred:AWS D1.1
Structural Welding Code; AREMA.- Willingness to perform periodic visits to construction sites (after being trained for site-specific safety requirements).
- CAD skills including AutoCAD, Civil3D, and possibly MicroStation.
- BIM skills such as Autodesk Revit or Bentley Systems equivalent preferred. Experience with Bentley Systems OpenTunnel would be an asset, though not required.
- Strong communication skills, both written and spoken
- Other software skills required include: Microsoft Office (particularly MS Word, MS Excel, and PowerPoint).
- Other software skills preferred include: ArcGIS, GoogleEarth, Matlab LI-TG3 Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.