Position Details

Type Full-Time

Experience mid

Exp. Years 6+ years

Education Bachelor's in civil engineering or related field

Category Engineering (Non-Software)

About this role

This role involves interpreting geotechnical data and designing underground earth support systems for tunnel projects, utilizing advanced analysis software.

Key Responsibilities

Interpret geotechnical data
Design earth retention systems
Analyze ground support systems
Prepare detailed drawings
Ensure structural safety

Technical Overview

The position requires expertise in geotechnical analysis, ground support design, numerical software like PLAXIS and FLAC, and underground tunnel engineering.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a mid-level geotechnical engineer with at least 6 years of experience in underground structures and earth support systems. They possess strong analytical skills, proficiency with geotechnical software, and a PE license, capable of designing and analyzing underground tunnel support systems.

Must-Have Skills

BA/BS in civil engineering or related field6+ years experience in underground structures or geotechnical analysisPE license

Nice-to-Have Skills

Graduate degree in civil engineeringExperience with numerical analysis softwareExperience with shoring design softwareExperience with structural analysis softwareExperience with underground tunnel projectsExperience with earth support systems

Tools & Platforms

PLAXISFLACDeepExShoring SuiteRISASAP2000Enercalc

Required Skills

Geotechnical Data InterpretationGround Support SystemsEarth Retention SystemsStructural AnalysisNumerical Analysis SoftwareShoring Design SoftwareDeepExPLAXISFLACRISASAP2000Enercalc

Hard Skills

Geotechnical Data InterpretationGround Support SystemsEarth Retention SystemsStructural AnalysisNumerical Analysis SoftwareShoring Design SoftwareStructural DesignWeld DesignDeepExPLAXISFLACRISASAP2000Enercalc

Soft Skills

Analytical ThinkingAttention to DetailProblem-solvingTechnical CommunicationTeam Collaboration

Certifications

Required

PE license

Preferred

Graduate degree in civil engineering

Industry & Role

Industry Construction & Infrastructure

Job Function Design and analyze underground tunnel support systems for construction projects

Keywords for Your Resume

Geotechnical Data InterpretationGround Support SystemsEarth Retention SystemsStructural AnalysisNumerical Analysis SoftwareShoring Design SoftwareDeepExPLAXISFLACRISASAP2000EnercalcUnderground StructuresEarth Support SystemsTunnel EngineeringGeotechnical Engineering

Deal Breakers

Lack of geotechnical or underground tunnel experience, No PE license, Less than 6 years relevant experience, Inability to work remotely from Louisville

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