Engineer (Tunnel Design)

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Design of tunnels in both TBM and SEM (Sequential Excavation Methods), especially TBM tunnel lining design
• Contribute to preparation of contract documents, technical specifications, design report and drawing
• Organize independently work plans and design activities for projects of medium/high complexity
• Plan, manage and implement geotechnical investigation programs for tunnel and underground projects
• Perform geotechnical analyses and design based on geotechnical investigation results
• Use commercial numerical modelling tools including both Finite and Distinct Elements software to design tunnels and underground structures
• Autonomously generate and verify excel sheets for structural and geotechnical verifications
• Provide multidisciplinary teams clear knowledge and expertise of the basic principles of soil and rock mechanics and ground-structure interactions
• Participate in teamwork contributing with specific geotechnical and structural experience on underground components of Transportation and Water Conveyance projects
• Support tunnels proposals with technical inputs, including methodologies and techniques
• Supervise and review the work of less experienced engineers, train interns on numerical modelling
• Liaise with other disciplines, professionals, clients

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil, Geotechnical or Structural Engineering with experience in tunneling and underground engineering
• At least 1 years’ experience in tunnels, trenchless structures
• Design Experience with small (OD 6m~8m) and/or large diameter (OD >10m) TBM tunneling method is preferred
• Knowledge of Geotechnical, Hydrogeology, Geological engineering and Rock mechanics
• Knowledge of analytical and numerical analysis methods for underground works and tunnels
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Advanced analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills applied to design activities
• Advanced oral and written skills as well as interpersonal/teamwork skills