STV

Senior Geotechnical Engineer, Tunneling

STV

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Boston • Connecticut • Massachusetts • United States

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Salary

💰 $160,647 - $183,597 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Perform geotechnical and tunnel engineering analyses and design for underground infrastructure projects including tunnels, shafts, caverns, and support of excavation systems.
  • Develop designs for rock and soil tunnel support systems using analytical, empirical, and numerical modeling methods.
  • Conduct geotechnical evaluations for deep foundations, earth retention systems, slopes, and underground structures.
  • Prepare technical deliverables including geotechnical data reports, geotechnical interpretive reports, geotechnical baseline reports, and design reports.
  • Develop and implement geotechnical subsurface investigation programs including drilling, sampling, and laboratory testing plans.
  • Interpret geologic, geotechnical, and groundwater conditions and assess impacts on design and construction.
  • Perform numerical modeling and soil-structure interaction analyses for underground structures.
  • Support project teams with technical guidance on tunneling methods, construction approaches, and risk mitigation strategies.
  • Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including structural, civil, and construction engineers.
  • Participate in proposal development and technical presentations for new project pursuits.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or related discipline
  • Minimum 13+ years of experience in geotechnical engineering with emphasis on tunneling and underground structures
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license
  • Experience in tunnel engineering, underground construction, deep and shallow foundations, and soil/rock mechanics
  • Experience in preparing geotechnical reports and design documentation
  • Proficiency with numerical modeling software such as PLAXIS, FLAC, or similar geotechnical analysis tools
  • Experience interpreting subsurface investigation data and performing geotechnical analysis.
  • Strong communication skills for coordination with clients, subconsultants, and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Demonstrated experience supporting Design‑Build delivery, including development of bridging documents, and coordination with design‑builders during procurement and execution.
Benefits
  • Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
  • Disability insurance
  • Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Retirement Counseling
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)
  • Paid Holidays (9 days)
  • Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
  • Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
  • Continuing Education Program
  • Professional Licensure and Society Memberships
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
geotechnical engineeringtunnel engineeringnumerical modelingsoil-structure interactiondeep foundationsearth retention systemsrock mechanicsgeotechnical analysisdesign documentationsubsurface investigation
Soft Skills
communication skillscoordinationtechnical guidancerisk mitigationteam collaborationproposal developmentpresentation skills
Certifications
Professional Engineer (PE) license