Jacobs · 2 days ago
Principal Tunnel Engineer
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$200K/yr - $260K/yr
20+ years expJacobs is a company focused on solving critical problems for thriving cities and resilient environments. They are seeking an expert-level Tunnel Engineer to work in their Atlanta, Georgia office, contributing to the planning, design, and construction of tunnels and other underground structures while providing oversight on various engineering processes.
Civil EngineeringConsultingCyber SecurityIndustrialIndustrial EngineeringInformation TechnologyInfrastructureProfessional ServicesReal Estate
Responsibilities
Oversees or provides expert-level input on tunnel designs by experienced tunnel engineers
Oversees or provides expert-level input on project planning and design development including constructability reviews, risk assessment and management, cost analysis and estimating, project scheduling, and contractual documents
Provides oversight on analyses and quality control for evaluation and characterization of ground conditions and geotechnical parameters
Prepares technical reports and makes in-person presentations on findings and recommendations
Provides oversight of reviews of construction submittals and responses to Contractor correspondence
Provides quality control for design calculations, and drawings and specifications
Supports pursuits and proposals by providing recommendations for content, and presentations to prospective clients
Maintains effective communications with the engineering team and clients
Qualification
Required
20+ years of experience in tunnel and shaft design, including experience preparing engineering calculations, drawings, and specifications
Experience consulting on tunnel and shaft construction
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong communication skills, verbal and written
Ability to collaborate and work effectively with a team
Ability to travel for short-term assignments when required, including driving
PE (Professional Engineer) registration
Master's degree in civil, geological or mining engineering, focused on geotechnical engineering and excavation design
Preferred
Interest and experience mentoring engineers and geologists of all levels
Eagerness to contribute innovative ideas to project pursuits and solutions to clients
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Basic life insurance
401(k) plan
The ability to purchase company stock at a discount
Deferred compensation plan
Executive Deferral Plan
Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy
Seven paid holidays
One floating holiday
Caregiver leave
Merit increases
Performance discretionary bonus
Stock
Company
Jacobs
Jacobs leads the global professional services sector delivering solutions for a more connected, sustainable world.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.1B2023-08-18Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2023-02-16Post Ipo Debt· $500M
1980-09-26IPO
Leadership Team
Bob Pragada
Chair & Chief Executive Officer at Jacobs
Paul Friedman
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