Tunnels Engineer

Mott MacDonald is a leading employee-owned company providing engineering and management services globally. They are seeking a passionate Engineer-in-Training (EIT) to assist in designing and analyzing tunnel structures and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on transformative underground infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and analysis of tunnel structures, shafts, caverns, and underground transit systems
• Support geotechnical and structural assessments using numerical modeling and design software
• Prepare technical reports, drawings, and specifications under the guidance of senior engineers
• Participate in site investigations, inspections, and construction support activities
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including geotechnical, civil, and environmental engineers
• Contribute to sustainability and carbon-conscious design initiatives
• Engage in internal knowledge-sharing and professional development programs

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Geotechnical, or Structural Engineering
• Registered or eligible for registration as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT)
• Strong academic foundation in soil and/or rock mechanics, structural analysis, and underground construction
• Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD, Plaxis, FLAC, or similar tools
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Enthusiasm for working on complex infrastructure projects and learning from industry leaders
• Internship or co-op experience in tunneling, geotechnical, or heavy civil engineering
• Exposure to tunnel excavation methods such as tunnel boring machines (TBM), NATM / SEM, or cut-and-cover methods
• Advanced degree in Civil, Geotechnical, or Structural Engineering

Benefits

• Personal and group performance bonuses
• 401k
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Short-term/long-term disability
• Paid holidays
• PTO
• Parental leave
• Company paid life insurance
• Hybrid approach centers on an in-office culture, with most of your time spent collaborating face-to-face and a minimum of three days per week in the office
• Flexibility with connection, so you and your manager can choose how to meet client, team, and personal commitments

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