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Tutorperini

Senior Estimator

Evansville, IN · On-site +1

Hybrid or remote work options are not available. NO STAFFING AGENCY CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED ... We are known for our expertise in the engineering and construction of deep shafts and tunnels of ...

Bureau Veritas

Site Manager - 100% Travel

Remote State: Remote Site Manager is responsible for coordination of the construction on the ... tunnels. * Must be able to lift and carry or otherwise move 25/50 pounds regularly/occasionally

Bureau Veritas

Site Manager - 100% Travel

Remote State: Remote Site Manager is responsible for coordination of the construction on the ... tunnels. * Must be able to lift and carry or otherwise move 25/50 pounds regularly/occasionally

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As of Jun 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote tunnel construction in the United States is $95,168.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $71,000.00 and $115,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Remote Tunnel Construction vs Tunnel Construction Worker?

AspectRemote Tunnel ConstructionTunnel Construction Worker
CertificationsOSHA safety training, specialized tunneling certificationsOSHA safety training, general construction certifications
Work EnvironmentRemote locations, underground or confined spaces, often in remote areasUnderground tunnels, construction sites, urban or rural settings
Employer & Industry UsageMining, infrastructure, transportation projects with remote or underground workGeneral tunnel projects, infrastructure, transportation, and civil engineering

Remote Tunnel Construction involves working in remote or underground environments, often requiring specialized certifications and safety training. Tunnel Construction Workers perform similar tasks but may work in more accessible tunnel sites. Both roles are essential in infrastructure projects, but Remote Tunnel Construction emphasizes remote or underground locations with specific safety and technical requirements.

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Infographic showing various Remote Tunnel Construction job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 11% Full Time, 67% Part Time, and 22% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $95,168 per year, or $45.8 per hour.
Hypersonic Wind Tunnel Lead Engineer - REMOTE

Hypersonic Wind Tunnel Lead Engineer - REMOTE

Scientific Research Corporation

Rosemount, MN • On-site, Remote

$132K - $220K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

Salary Statement
Estimated Starting Salary Range: USD $132,250.00/Yr. - USD $220,400.00/Yr. Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.
Description
This person could work onsite in Alexandria, VA, St. Paul, Minnesota, or Full-Time Remote if not open to relocating.
We are seeking an experienced Test Facility Lead Engineer to provide comprehensive technical oversight for the design, integration, operation, and maintenance of new and existing large-scale hypersonic ground test capabilities while providing technical leadership to ensure that once functional, the facility and its systems operate safely, reliably, and in alignment with performance requirements.
The Department of War (DoW) Test Resource Management Center (TRMC) plays a critical role in ensuring our warfighters maintain a decisive edge. TRMC ensures that the DoW components possess the appropriate test and evaluation (T&E) infrastructure required to develop and field military systems. Scientific Research Corporation supports TRMC by providing a Systems Engineering and Technical Advisory (SETA) support staff. This team delivers specialized technical expertise, engineering oversight, program management, and acquisition support to help the government design, manage, and deliver complex systems, in this case unique test infrastructure.
The ideal candidate will be a transonic and supersonic wind tunnel subject matter expert with strong documentation and communication skills, personal accountability, and a desire to work as part of a collaborative team. This role is a critical part of the government's oversight team, serving as the technical lead and trusted technical advisor for a cutting-edge hypersonic T&E infrastructure project. You will be responsible for the government-side oversight of a state-of-the-art high-speed / transonic and supersonic wind tunnel test capability.
Under the oversight of the Chief Engineer and in coordination with other Test Facility Lead Engineers and the Construction Lead, the candidate will:
  • Providing Technical Oversight & Contractor Evaluation
  • Serving as the primary technical advisor to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), overseeing the design-build prime contractor's design and execution of a wind tunnel test capability
  • Serving as the authoritative technical Point of Contact (POC), providing critical feedback and strategic guidance to the contractor to ensure designs align with government safety, reliability, and performance requirements
  • Leveraging deep expertise of wind tunnel design, wind tunnel operations, and wind tunnel test planning to identify, own, manage, and communicate technical risk, developing mitigation plans in partnership with the Assistant Project Manager (APM)
  • Representing the government program office while attending contractor-chaired Integrated Product Team (IPT) meetings, Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs), technical design reviews, and milestone reviews applying subject matter expertise to provide insights and communicate government questions and concerns to the contractor
  • Conducting detailed technical reviews of contractor-developed designs, drawings, specifications, and analyses such as Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
  • Validating contractor technical findings by performing independent verification analyses and coordinating with external SMEs, FFRDCs, UARCs, etc., to assess risk and inform government decisions
  • Possessing and applying a strong safety ethos, leading and contributing to safety reviews and audits
  • Contributing to programmatic planning by developing Statements of Work (SOW), Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs), and facility requirement documentation
  • Collaborating seamlessly within a highly matrixed team of mechanical, electrical, aerothermal, controls and instrumentation, and systems engineers, program management, program controls, physical security, cybersecurity, and construction professionals

Reporting
  • Translating complex project data into decision-ready insights; lead executive briefings to present technical summaries, risk assessments, and recommendations to support government action and decisions
  • Adhering to, and reviewing internal and external work products for adherence to administrative and sensitive data protection guidelines

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Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline and 10+ years of experience in the aerospace or defense industry
  • Direct experience with the design, construction, operation, and/or modernization of large-scale Test and Evaluation (T&E) facilities such as wind tunnels, arc jets, rocket stands, turbine cells, etc.
  • Proven ability to conduct comprehensive technical reviews and assessments, resolve complex technical issues, and oversee project phases from initial design through closeout
  • Exceptional communication skills with a proven ability to translate complex engineering data into decision-ready briefings for government and contractor stakeholders
  • Proven tactical project management skills with a demonstrated ability to drive accountability, manage action plans, and maintain project momentum
  • Experience integrating complex systems
  • Knowledge of engineering principles related to mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and control systems
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 suite of software
  • Must possess an active SECRET security clearance

Desired Skills
  • Master's Degree or Ph.D. in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering
  • Experience working in a matrixed or collaborative technical oversight environment (SETA)
  • Specific, direct experience with test-customer focused wind tunnel operations subsonic, transonic, supersonic, and , Hypersonic Aerodynamics, or Hypersonic Propulsion
  • Experience with Facility Engineering specializing in high-temperature and high-pressure systems
  • Experience in instrumentation systems, data collection, and data analytics
  • Understanding and regular use of Generative AI tools applied to engineering analysis, code generation, or document review.
  • Experience with modern digital engineering design and analysis tools and software
  • Familiarity with DoW weapon acquisition programs and their T&E needs

Clearance Information
SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS, A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE SECRET LEVEL
Travel Requirements
  • Travel approximately 20% of the year (approximately ten non-consecutive weeks)

About Us
Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry, as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients.
SRC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with a company match, life insurance, vacation and sick paid time off accruals starting at 10 days of vacation and 5 days of sick leave annually, 11 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a work environment that encourages excellence and more. For positions requiring a security clearance, selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
EEO
Scientific Research Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in employment.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.
Scientific Research Corporation endeavors to make www.scires.com accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact jobs@scires.com for assistance. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

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