Job Description

This position is integral to the successful delivery of our projects, ensuring that tunnelling and underground works meet the highest standards and client expectations. The Tunnel Engineer will work closely with the Senior Tunnel Construction Engineer and various teams to guarantee the smooth execution of these complex projects.

Provide technical support and engineering assurance for TTT bored tunnels and underground cavern works.
Ensure construction aligns with approved designs, methodologies, and client standards.
Maintain strong coordination and communication with contractors and internal teams.
Assist in the implementation of construction methodologies for tunnelling and cavern works.
Review and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
Conduct QA/QC processes and inspections to maintain quality standards.
Collaborate with the Senior Tunnel Construction Engineer on daily engineering tasks.
Stay updated with industry standards and guidelines, particularly EN/BS standards and ITA tunnelling guidelines.
Offer technical guidance and support to the project team and contractors.
Contribute to the development and implementation of project-specific procedures and protocols.

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Mining Engineering, or a related field.
A minimum of 10 years of experience in tunnelling and underground construction projects.
Exposure to TBM tunnelling techniques (EPB, slurry, or hard rock) and cavern excavation methods (NATM/SEM or drill & blast).
Experience in site-based roles on large-scale infrastructure projects.
Working knowledge of TBM operations, tunnelling processes, and underground excavation and support systems.
Understanding of construction drawings, specifications, and QA/QC processes.
Familiarity with EN/BS standards and ITA tunnelling guidelines.
Excellent communication and coordination skills for effective collaboration with teams and contractors.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills for addressing construction challenges.

About Hill International, Inc.

Hill International provides program, project, and construction management services for clients in a range of sectors undertaking major construction projects across the world. Our services include cost engineering and estimating, quality assurance, inspection, scheduling, risk management, and advisory services.

We are the 3rd largest project and construction management firm in the U.S., as featured in Building Design + Construction magazine. We are also ranked as the 7th largest overall U.S. program management firm by Engineering News-Record magazine. Our team has participated in more than 90,000 project assignments with a total construction value of over $1 trillion.

Since 1976, we have developed the experience, expertise, and world-class talent that allows us to offer a deeper perspective on our client’s projects. We can quickly and accurately identify the potential risks facing a project, and provide recommendations on how to effectively navigate these risks.

We operate in more than 100 offices across 42 countries. Our regional teams have deep, intuitive local knowledge that helps our clients navigate any potential obstacles. We support this expertise with our wider team of internationally recognized experts.

Our focus as a business is project management, which means we are free of any potential design or contracting conflicts of interest. Our sole purpose is protecting our clients’ needs, managing any potential risks, and delivering projects on time and within budget.

Together, we deliver the infrastructure of change.

Hill is a GISI Consulting Group company, part of the Global Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. (GISI) family of companies. Learn more about GISI Consulting Group at www.gisiconsulting.com

Industry

Construction & Skilled Trades

Company Size

5,001-10,000 employees

Headquarters

Mount Laurel, New Jersey

Year Founded

1976

Website

hillintl.com

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