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Senior Tunnel Engineer

@ Brierley Associates Corporation

New Brunswick

Full-time10+ years experience
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Overview

Brierley Associates Corporation is hiring a Senior Tunnel Engineer to lead and contribute to soft ground, rock, and mixed-face tunnel designs and other underground construction projects. The role involves leading design projects, performing geotechnical analyses, managing engineers and geologists, and client business development. The posting requires a licensed Professional Engineer, over 10 years of experience, and a valid United States driver's licence, with field travel for short-term assignments.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead tunnel and underground design projects
  • Perform geotechnical analyses and design calculations
  • Manage engineers and geologists
  • Prepare construction drawings and specifications
  • Develop client relationships and business in tunnel market

Requirements summary:

  • BS in civil, structural or geotechnical engineering (MS preferred)
  • Licensed Professional Engineer
  • Over 10 years of industry or consulting experience
  • Valid United States driver's licence
  • Ability to communicate clearly in English

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Health insuranceDentalVisionDisability insuranceRetirement planPaid time offTuition support
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Employer posting date
2026-11-03
First seen by our source
2026-11-14
Source record updated
2026-11-14

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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentEngineering
Experience10+ years
Manages peopleYes
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: minimal · ground: moderate
Work settingOffice, Construction site, Client sites
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsProfessional Engineer
Driver’s licencerequired
EducationBachelor’s degree (required), Master’s degree (preferred)
Fields of studyCivil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off, Flexible hours, Retirement plan, Tuition support

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Job description
Brierley Associates seeks qualified candidates to join and support our Tunnel Design group. The successful candidate will lead and contribute to soft ground, rock, and mixed-face tunnel designs and other underground construction projects.

Responsibilities

  • Lead tunnel and other underground related design projects including planning, implementation, field data collection and oversight, data reporting, and writing interpretative reports.
  • Perform client management and business development within the national tunnel market sector.
  • Perform geotechnical engineering analyses and design calculations for tunnels, shafts, foundations, temporary excavation support systems, and soil/rock slopes.
  • Lead and contribute to the preparation of construction drawings and specifications for underground infrastructure.
  • Manage and provide technical oversight of the work of engineers and geologists.
  • Lead and contribute to the development of underground engineering reports.
  • Work as integral team member on complex, multi-disciplinary projects.
  • Periodically visit project sites and conduct field assignments, as necessary.

Qualifications

  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, both orally and in the written word, with clients, other team members, and corporate leadership.
  • Ability to plan and lead project teams; to coordinate work assignments; and to set priorities and manage staff to meet project requirements.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment with staff, clients, and stakeholders.
  • Ability to manage multiple concurrent assignments and priorities to meet established deadlines.
  • Willingness to work in the field and travel, including to other Brierley office locations and job sites, for short-term assignments.
  • Familiarity and design experience with tunnel construction methods such as Drill & Blast, TBM (various), conventional shield, and box/pipe jacking, etc.

Requirements

  • BS in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or closely related engineering field (MS preferred).
  • Licensed Professional Engineer.
  • Over 10 years of industry or consulting experience.
  • Valid United States driver’s license.

Benefits

Full-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401k plan (eligible after 6 months of employment), life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, a tuition reimbursement program, and professional membership fee coverage. Full-time employees will receive seven paid holidays and three paid personal days in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue 15 days of vacation per year and eligible for paid sick leave (in accordance with state and local law).

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