Australia
68 days ago
Technical Director - Tunnels

Arcadis is one of the leading global engineering and development consultancies with offices globally and projects completed across more than 30 countries.  Arcadis currently employs over 35,000 staff globally and has an international reputation for excellence. Reporting to the National Tunnel Group Lead and Australian Technical Director – Tunnels, we are seeking a Senior Tunnel Design Engineer for tunnelling projects in Australia and international. 

The responsibilities for this role comprise:

Planning and execution of tunnel, geotechnical and structural designs, including planning studies and detailed design Providing in-depth knowledge and expertise in geotechnical/structural/tunnelling areas Ensuring that design solutions meet the appropriate technical standards Ensuring that appropriate technical standards, QA, EMS and OH&S requirements are maintained on projects Delivering projects on time and to the standard required by the client Actively seeking and promoting client feedback on each client’s project  Preparing of and assisting with tender proposals Mentoring of junior engineers in detailed design and other tasks

The ideal candidate has:

A Bachelors (or higher) Degree in Civil Engineering, with a focus on tunnels and/or underground structures A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in tunnel/underground structures design A strong aptitude for structural and/or geotechnical calculation and a keen interest in modelling Proficiency in geotechnical/structural FEM software packages such as Plaxis (3D), RS2/RS3, FLAC (3D), Strand7 or Midas A positive attitude and is keen to learn, grow and teach

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