Tunnel Engineering Intern - Summer 2027
TUNNEL
ENGINEERING INTERN ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Produce technical deliverables according to client specifications with appropriate guidance.
- Prepare construction plans and specifications, structural/geotechnical calculations and design reports, and technical memoranda with appropriate guidance.
- Communicate technical and non-technical information in a concise, professional manner, including participation in technical meetings and workshops with owners, contractors, and other stakeholders.
- Produce engineering calculations including tunnel, geotechnical, and structural 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 adnce to all local and national codes of practice for concrete, steel, and timber design.
- Assist in preparation of technical memoranda, letters, and reports, including geotechnical data reports (GDR's), and geotechnical baseline reports (GBR's).
- Assist with geotechnical engineering associated with tunnel and trenchless design, including development of design parameters from geotechnical reports and project documents.
- Assist with structural engineering associated with tunnel, shaft, and stations, including lining, connections, support of excavation, and retaining structures in steel, concrete, and timber.
- Observe construction in the field on an as needed basis.
- Field based assignments will include weekdays, night, and weekend work.
Office based assignments will require a standard weekday business hours work schedule
TUNNEL ENGINEERING INTERN ESSENTIAL CREDENTIALS
Education:
- Junior or Senior year of bachelor's degree in relevant areas of study required (Civil, Structural, Geological/Geotechnical, or related field).
Qualifications:
- 0-3 years of relevant experience.
- 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, and collaborate with other disciplines.