Field Engineer - Underground Construction & Tunneling

Field Engineer 1 – Underground Construction & Tunneling

San Jose, California, United States

Full‑time, regular position.

Perform engineering duties in planning, designing, and overseeing construction of underground systems and structures.

• Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography, and other topographical or geological data to plan projects.
• Estimate quantities and cost of materials, equipment, or labor to determine project feasibility.
• Plan and design structures, following construction and government standards, using design software and drawing tools.
• Compute load and grade requirements, water flow rates, and material stress factors to determine design specifications.
• Inspect project sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications and safety standards.
• Provide technical advice regarding design, construction, or program modifications and structural repairs to managerial personnel.
• Assume additional responsibilities as directed by division and corporate management.
• Travel as required to attend meetings, site visits, training, and other related activities.

• Use logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Apply mathematics and scientific rules/methods to solve problems.
• Communicate information and ideas clearly in speaking and writing.
• Listen and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Determine the tools and equipment needed to perform a job.
• Work well in a non‑structured environment.
• Demonstrate leadership behaviors necessary to guide others in achieving team goals.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, database management, and AutoCAD.

• Regular use of hands and fingers to handle objects, tools, or manipulate controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear.
• Stand, walk, and sit frequently; occasionally climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Work near moving mechanical parts and construction equipment; in high or precarious places; in outside weather conditions; and be occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. Proper personal protective equipment and safeguards must be utilized.

• Competitive pay
• Relocation assistance
• Optimal health, vision, and dental care insurance programs with low premiums
• Company bonus programs
• Vacation
• Personal development opportunities (training, mentorship, etc.)
• 401(k)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Family‑like company culture
• Opportunities to participate in local and worldwide charitable events

• Bachelor's Degree in an engineering‑related field:
  Mechanical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Underground Tunneling and Construction Engineering.
• 0–5 years experience (Field/Office Engineer or Engineer Intern).
• Previous underground construction experience preferred.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.