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.