Ward & Burke Tunneling Inc. is a heavy civil engineering contractor that specializes in the design and construction of long-distance tunnels for sewer and water, as well as deep shafts in a variety of ground conditions. The successful candidate will be working in our Georgetown, Texas Office, making occasional visits to sites as needed.
Work involves engineering design, procurement, and contract administration for various heavy civil infrastructure and tunnelling projects in the USA. The work is rewarding and involves very good training in the design of multiple deep shafts and microtunneling.
Summary of Responsibilities:
- Design of temporary support of excavation shafts and permanent concrete structures to CSA and ACI Standards – including preparation of formal design drawings and design calculation packages (performing engineering analysis by hand and using engineering software).
- Design of reinforced concrete tunnelling pipe for various project conditions using appropriate pipe design codes, ASCE, ASTM and CSA.
- Support procurement of projects in the USA including preparation of Request for Proposal Packages, Request for Qualification Packages, as well as conceptual designs, preliminary schedules and support the development of cost estimates and project estimating.
- General drafting and preparation of working plans and shop drawings in AutoCAD including plan-and-profile drawings, and as-built packages.
- Contract administration for ongoing projects including the preparation of technical submittals and addressing review comments from clients and engineering consultants. Technical submittals include method statements and working plans.
- Provide design reviews/feedback and engineering support to ongoing projects in USA as required.
Key Qualifications for Position:
- A recent graduate (within 2 years) with a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering with a major in Geotechnical or Structural Engineering – GPA of 3.5 or higher – having taken courses in Reinforced Concrete Design, Steel Design, Foundation Design, and Geotechnical Engineering.
- Experience working with AutoCAD or a similar 2D/3D drafting software and ability to complete clear and understandable design drawings efficiently.
- Detail oriented with an understanding of reinforced concrete and steel design, soil mechanics, and familiarity with CSA and/or ACI Design Codes.
Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full Time
Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible
Location: 3600 N Interstate 35, Georgetown, Texas 78626
Salary: $70 – 90K USD Annually
Hours: 8:00 am – 5:00pm Monday to Friday
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
Experience: AutoCAD, MS Office, Reinforced Concrete Design, Steel Design, Geotechnical Engineering, Scheduling, Prior work experience in design or construction a benefit.
To apply please email resumesUSA@wardandburke.com today!
