Resident Tunnel Engineer

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As a Resident Tunnel Engineer, you will be embedded on a project site in Cincinnati, Ohio, supporting ongoing project work for the Metropolitan Sewer District of Greater Cincinnati. You will provide resident engineering, technical expertise, and construction oversight for tunnel and trenchless works, ensuring reliability, efficiency, constructability, and cost-effectiveness. You will collaborate with project managers, technical leads, contractors, and client representatives to deliver a successful project outcome.

• Serve as the on-site technical expert for tunnel and trenchless construction activities.
• Oversee daily construction operations, ensuring compliance with design specifications, safety standards, and project requirements.
• Perform engineering calculations, review drawings, and prepare field reports.
• Coordinate with contractors, client representatives, and internal teams to resolve technical issues and facilitate project progress.
• Participate in project meetings, constructability reviews, and quality assurance/quality control activities.
• Support the development and revision of project documentation, including change orders, schedules, and cost estimates.
• Mentor junior staff and foster a collaborative team environment.
• Assist in the development of new standards and specifications for tunnel and trenchless works.
• Provide services during construction, including submittal reviews, responses to RFIs, and contract document clarifications.
• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with Stantec and client safety policies.

• Self-starter, innovative and collaborative.
• Strong communicator, able to engage in creative and critical thought.
• Experienced in tunnel and/or trenchless design and construction; direct construction oversight experience preferred.
• Familiar with tunnel and trenchless means and methods, materials, and industry standards.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and relevant design software; familiarity with computational modeling software is a plus.
• Able to solve complex problems using sound professional judgement, creativity, and innovation.
• Organized, with excellent time management skills.
• Able to travel and work on site for the duration of the assignment.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Geological Engineering; postgraduate degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology, or Structural Engineering preferred.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Ohio, or ability to obtain licensure within six months of hire.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in tunnel or trenchless design or construction activities and related geotechnical or structural engineering input; additional experience preferred.
• Experience working in field environments, including exposure to inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned or changed at any time with or without notice.

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