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Principal Tunnel Engineer
Company | Parsons |
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Location | Washington, DC, USA |
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Salary | $100900 – $176600 |
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Type | Full-Time |
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Degrees | Master’s |
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Experience Level | Expert or higher |
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Requirements
- 10 years or more related underground structural design experience is required.
- MS Degree in Civil Engineering with structural emphasize or geotechnical with solid background in structural design is required (PhD is preferred)
- PE licensure is required.
- Efficient in modeling and designing underground structural systems using 2D and 3D finite element analyses (Plaxis, STAAD.Pro, SAP2000, and/or others)
- Working proficiency with design codes such as ACI, ASCE, AISC, ASTM, AWWA, etc.
- Good working knowledge of MS Office, industry standard structural design and analysis software, and AutoCAD or Microstation
- Willingness to work in a team office environment
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Strong aptitude for learning higher level design skills.
Responsibilities
- Perform complex tunnel design tasks and deliver engineering work efficiently and accurately.
- Perform complex 2D and 3D structural analyses and Prepare design calculations.
- Perform soil-structure interaction (SSI) analyses for underground structures and support of excavation.
- Perform durability analysis and design mitigation measures to endure design life for underground structures in severely corrosive environment.
- Perform construction impact assessment and design mitigation measures.
- Detailed checking of design calculations performed by others.
- Develop structural details and construction plans using Microstation and AutoCAD in collaboration with Drafters/designers.
- Prepare of geometric layouts, construction specifications and material quantity calculations.
- Commitment to quality and continuous improvement through innovation, creative thinking and improved results.
- Establish and maintain cooperative and productive relationships with all employees, clients and other stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications