Principal Engineer, Tunnel Practice
Core
Lead design, analysis, and technical review of large rock caverns, pressurized tunnels, shafts, and underground water conveyance systems for hydropower and major infrastructure.
Role type
Principal Engineer (Geotechnical/Rock Mechanics)
Builds
Production engineering designs and technical solutions for underground water conveyance and hydropower structures.
Domain
Civil Engineering / Geotechnical Engineering / Rock Mechanics
Required skills
rock mechanics, underground structural design, numerical analysis, engineering geology, rock mass characterization, in-situ stress analysis, construction sequencing, value engineering, risk assessment, technical leadership, business development support
Preferred skills
large rock cavern design, pressurized water conveyance systems, TBM/SEM/NATM methods, nonlinear 2D/3D numerical modeling, hydrogeology, block stability analysis, industry publications, North American hydropower project experience
Technologies
FLAC/FLAC3D, RS2/RS3, PLAXIS, Abaqus
Responsibilities
Lead design of large rock caverns and pressurized tunnels; perform 2D/3D rock mechanics and structural analyses; develop rock support and lining concepts; provide technical guidance on geology and design parameters; lead technical reviews and risk assessments; mentor engineers; support business development and client engagement
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic oversight