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Tunnel Project Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA ยท On-site

$110K - $160K/yr

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Tunnel Project Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA โ€ข On-site

Traylor Bros. Inc.
Constructionย โ€ขย 501 - 1,000 employees

$110K - $160K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 28 days ago


Job description

Tunnel Project Engineer opportunity with Traylor Bros., Inc!

Traylor Bros., Inc. (TBI) is one of the most respected and sought-after tunneling firms in a very specialized industry. We are one of the few companies that possess the ability to complete the most technically demanding underground projects, whether soft ground or hard rock. Our track record of more than 110 projects and 90-plus miles of bored tunnels speaks for itself.

What makes us different?

Our Mission is to excel at constructing complex infrastructure safer, better, and faster by engaging the entrepreneurial and innovative spirit of our team members and providing limitless opportunities for personal and professional growth in a close-knit and collaborative organization.

Our Core Values:

Safety. We are committed to providing a safe work environment. This is always our priority.

People. Our talented team is our greatest asset. We provide opportunity, reward performance, and support a positive and balanced work environment.

Innovation. We have the ability to engineer creative solutions to overcome any obstacle.

Ethics. We are honest and ethical in all our business dealings.

Communication. We encourage open and honest communication throughout our organization.

Community. We add value to our industry and the communities in which we work.


Required Skills

Position Summary:

Supports daily operations including the staff.  Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of designated project to ensure that

goals or objectives of the project are accomplished within prescribed time frame and budget parameters by performing the

following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.

 

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

  • Reviews project proposal or plan to determine time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources
  • Confers with project staff to outline work plan and to assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority
  • Directs and coordinates activities of project personnel to ensure project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget
  • Reviews status reports prepared by project personnel and modifies schedules or plans as required
  • Prepares project reports for management, client, or others
  • Confers with project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve problems
  • Coordinates project activities with Traylor personnel and joint venture partners
  • Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the project; including safety, performance, budget, scheduling, equipment management and quality
  • Leads the project team
  • Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws
  • Assume additional responsibilities as directed by division and corporate management. Travel as required to attend, but not limited to, meetings, site visits, training, etc.
  • Ability to relocate as needed

 

Skills and Abilities:

  • Analytical skills
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Communication skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work on a team
  • Leadership ability
  • Organizational skills
  • Mathematical skills
  • Technical skills

 

Education/Experience      

  • Bachelorโ€™s Degree in Civil engineering, or Construction Management
  • Minimum ten years progressive project experience in heavy civil underground environments 
  • Minimum of five yearsโ€™ experience in design, project management, and supervisory experience required
  • Experience with Tunnel Construction required

Physical Demands

  • Travel will be required to attend training and meetings.
  • Ability to sit or stand for entire shift
  • Occasionally requited to stoop, bend, walk, crouch, and climb.
  • Ability to lift, on a frequent basis, at least 50 pounds.
  • Work outdoors in all weather conditions.
  • Ability to speak, write, and understand English clearly.

Salary $110k-$160k

Traylor Bros., Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, protected activity, or other non-merit factors.


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