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Tunnel Engineer jobs are open from entry-level to senior principal across infrastructure, transportation, mining, and heavy civil construction, with specializations in rock mechanics, underground structures, and ground support design. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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- Permanent Contract
- Mid-Senior Level
- Design and Engineering
- Tewksbury
Lochner and Egis are entering an exciting new chapter as one organization.
We have combined decades of trusted U.S. engineering expertise with the global reach, technical excellence, and career opportunities of a leading international engineering, consulting, and infrastructure firm. While our name has changed, our commitment to our people, clients, and communities is stronger than ever.
At Egis, every project is an opportunity to create lasting impact. We collaborate with public and private clients to design and deliver innovative transportation, aviation, rail, transit, water, structural, environmental, and infrastructure solutions that connect communities and improve everyday life. Join a team where innovation is encouraged, collaboration is valued, and your work helps build a more sustainable future.
We are seeking a motivated and experienced Structural Engineer to support our design, tunnel inspection, bridge inspection and transportation infrastructure projects throughout Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
The Impact You'll Make
- Perform routine, in-depth, fracture-critical, and special bridge inspections in accordance with SNBI.
- Plan and execute bridge inspections.
- Conduct field assessments of bridge components, including superstructure, substructure, bearings, decks, joints, and ancillary structures.
- Document structural deficiencies, deterioration, and maintenance needs using field notes, photographs, sketches, and inspection software.
- Prepare bridge inspection reports and condition assessments.
- Review existing bridge plans, prior inspection reports, and load rating information prior to inspections.
- Utilize access equipment such as ladders, under-bridge inspection units, lifts, boats, or rope access systems as required.
- Coordinate traffic control and safety procedures.
- Support structural evaluations, emergency response inspections, and asset management tasks as needed.
- Maintain compliance with OSHA safety regulations and company safety policies.
- Collaborate with engineers, contractors, municipalities, and state agency personnel on project deliverables.
The Expertise You'll Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, structural engineering, or related field.
- Professional Engineer (PE) required
- Minimum 4-7 years of bridge and tunnel inspection or related structural inspection experience.
- Experience working on MassDOT or RIDOT bridge inspection projects.
- Familiarity with SNBI, SNTI, and FHWA inspection procedures.
- Completion of FHWA/NHI Tummel Inspection Training Course.
- Experience preparing inspection reports and documenting conditions.
- Ability to read and interpret structural drawings and engineering plans.
- Physically capable of performing work at heights, work at night, carrying ladders and equipment, and working in adverse weather conditions.
- Solid understanding and experience with relevant design codes (AASHTO, LRFD Bridge Design specifications, etc.)
- AASHTO BrR and BrM experience
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Valid driver’s license with ability to travel throughout Massachusetts and surrounding New England states as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with inspection software and asset management systems.
- Confined space and OSHA safety certifications are a plus.
- Experience performing load ratings
- Experience operating inspection equipment and coordinating lane closures or police details.
Why You'll Thrive at Egis
At Egis, you'll do more than build your career—you'll help shape the future of infrastructure. As we continue to expand across the United States, we're looking for curious, collaborative professionals who are passionate about solving complex challenges and delivering projects that improve communities and create lasting impact.
Whether you're launching your career or bringing years of experience, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside industry-leading experts, collaborate across disciplines and borders, and contribute to projects that transform the way people live, move, and connect. Here, you'll be empowered to take on meaningful work, develop new skills, and grow your career with the support of a global engineering leader.
What Sets Egis Apart
- Meaningful Projects – Contribute to complex infrastructure projects that strengthen communities and improve quality of life.
- Global Expertise, Local Impact – Collaborate with technical specialists across North America and around the world while delivering solutions that make a difference locally.
- Career Growth – Expand your skills through mentorship, professional development, technical training, and leadership opportunities.
- A Culture of Collaboration – Thrive in an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued, innovation is encouraged, and teamwork drives success.
- Opportunity to Grow with Us – Join a rapidly expanding organization where your ideas, contributions, and career can grow alongside the business.
Total Rewards That Support You
We believe great work starts with supporting our people. That's why Egis offers a comprehensive Total Rewards program designed to promote your health, well-being, financial security, and professional growth, including:
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off and flexible holiday program
- Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid and remote opportunities where business needs allow
- Life insurance and disability coverage, including maternity leave
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care expenses
- Paid family leave
- Wellness programs supporting physical and mental well-being
- Education assistance, professional development, and continuing learning opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee discount programs
Compensation & Pay Transparency
At Egis, we're committed to creating an environment where talented people can do their best work, continue to grow professionally, and build rewarding, long-term careers.
At Egis, we believe transparency helps candidates make informed career decisions. As part of our commitment to an open and equitable hiring process, we've included the anticipated base salary range for this position below.
Anticipated Base Salary Range: $95,000- $125,000 annually
We're committed to making competitive offers that recognize the unique experience, expertise, and value each candidate brings to our team.
In addition to base salary, this position may be eligible for incentive compensation, where applicable, and a comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes health benefits, retirement savings, paid time off, professional development opportunities, and other employee programs.
Equal Employer
Egis is proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. Egis provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
All positions at Egis require an applicant who has accepted an employment offer to undergo pre-employment screening. Background checks include SSN/SIN validation, motor vehicle verification, education verification, employment verification, a criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, and drug tests. All employment offers are contingent upon successful results of the pre-employment screening.
Privacy Policies
An affirmative action participant EOE M/F/D/V/SO
- Permanent Contract
- Mid-Senior Level
- Design and Engineering
- Tewksbury
Lochner and Egis are entering an exciting new chapter as one organization.
We have combined decades of trusted U.S. engineering expertise with the global reach, technical excellence, and career opportunities of a leading international engineering, consulting, and infrastructure firm. While our name has changed, our commitment to our people, clients, and communities is stronger than ever.
At Egis, every project is an opportunity to create lasting impact. We collaborate with public and private clients to design and deliver innovative transportation, aviation, rail, transit, water, structural, environmental, and infrastructure solutions that connect communities and improve everyday life. Join a team where innovation is encouraged, collaboration is valued, and your work helps build a more sustainable future.
We are seeking a motivated and experienced Structural Engineer to support our design, tunnel inspection, bridge inspection and transportation infrastructure projects throughout Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
The Impact You'll Make
- Perform routine, in-depth, fracture-critical, and special bridge inspections in accordance with SNBI.
- Plan and execute bridge inspections.
- Conduct field assessments of bridge components, including superstructure, substructure, bearings, decks, joints, and ancillary structures.
- Document structural deficiencies, deterioration, and maintenance needs using field notes, photographs, sketches, and inspection software.
- Prepare bridge inspection reports and condition assessments.
- Review existing bridge plans, prior inspection reports, and load rating information prior to inspections.
- Utilize access equipment such as ladders, under-bridge inspection units, lifts, boats, or rope access systems as required.
- Coordinate traffic control and safety procedures.
- Support structural evaluations, emergency response inspections, and asset management tasks as needed.
- Maintain compliance with OSHA safety regulations and company safety policies.
- Collaborate with engineers, contractors, municipalities, and state agency personnel on project deliverables.
The Expertise You'll Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, structural engineering, or related field.
- Professional Engineer (PE) required
- Minimum 4-7 years of bridge and tunnel inspection or related structural inspection experience.
- Experience working on MassDOT or RIDOT bridge inspection projects.
- Familiarity with SNBI, SNTI, and FHWA inspection procedures.
- Completion of FHWA/NHI Tummel Inspection Training Course.
- Experience preparing inspection reports and documenting conditions.
- Ability to read and interpret structural drawings and engineering plans.
- Physically capable of performing work at heights, work at night, carrying ladders and equipment, and working in adverse weather conditions.
- Solid understanding and experience with relevant design codes (AASHTO, LRFD Bridge Design specifications, etc.)
- AASHTO BrR and BrM experience
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Valid driver’s license with ability to travel throughout Massachusetts and surrounding New England states as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with inspection software and asset management systems.
- Confined space and OSHA safety certifications are a plus.
- Experience performing load ratings
- Experience operating inspection equipment and coordinating lane closures or police details.
Why You'll Thrive at Egis
At Egis, you'll do more than build your career—you'll help shape the future of infrastructure. As we continue to expand across the United States, we're looking for curious, collaborative professionals who are passionate about solving complex challenges and delivering projects that improve communities and create lasting impact.
Whether you're launching your career or bringing years of experience, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside industry-leading experts, collaborate across disciplines and borders, and contribute to projects that transform the way people live, move, and connect. Here, you'll be empowered to take on meaningful work, develop new skills, and grow your career with the support of a global engineering leader.
What Sets Egis Apart
- Meaningful Projects – Contribute to complex infrastructure projects that strengthen communities and improve quality of life.
- Global Expertise, Local Impact – Collaborate with technical specialists across North America and around the world while delivering solutions that make a difference locally.
- Career Growth – Expand your skills through mentorship, professional development, technical training, and leadership opportunities.
- A Culture of Collaboration – Thrive in an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued, innovation is encouraged, and teamwork drives success.
- Opportunity to Grow with Us – Join a rapidly expanding organization where your ideas, contributions, and career can grow alongside the business.
Total Rewards That Support You
We believe great work starts with supporting our people. That's why Egis offers a comprehensive Total Rewards program designed to promote your health, well-being, financial security, and professional growth, including:
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off and flexible holiday program
- Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid and remote opportunities where business needs allow
- Life insurance and disability coverage, including maternity leave
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care expenses
- Paid family leave
- Wellness programs supporting physical and mental well-being
- Education assistance, professional development, and continuing learning opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee discount programs
Compensation & Pay Transparency
At Egis, we're committed to creating an environment where talented people can do their best work, continue to grow professionally, and build rewarding, long-term careers.
At Egis, we believe transparency helps candidates make informed career decisions. As part of our commitment to an open and equitable hiring process, we've included the anticipated base salary range for this position below.
Anticipated Base Salary Range: $95,000- $125,000 annually
We're committed to making competitive offers that recognize the unique experience, expertise, and value each candidate brings to our team.
In addition to base salary, this position may be eligible for incentive compensation, where applicable, and a comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes health benefits, retirement savings, paid time off, professional development opportunities, and other employee programs.
Equal Employer
Egis is proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. Egis provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
All positions at Egis require an applicant who has accepted an employment offer to undergo pre-employment screening. Background checks include SSN/SIN validation, motor vehicle verification, education verification, employment verification, a criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, and drug tests. All employment offers are contingent upon successful results of the pre-employment screening.
Privacy Policies
An affirmative action participant EOE M/F/D/V/SO
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Construction & Real Estate
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in tunnel engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in civil, geotechnical, or structural engineering required
- Experience with tunnel boring machine operations or drill-and-blast methods
- Proficiency in geotechnical software such as Plaxis, RS2, or similar
- Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or required for senior roles
- Knowledge of OSHA excavation and confined space safety regulations
- Familiarity with contract documents, specifications, and construction submittals review
Tips for Your Tunnel Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to excavation methods
Hiring managers scan for specific tunneling methods, drill-and-blast, TBM, NATM, or cut-and-cover. Call out which you've used and in what ground conditions. Generic civil engineering resumes get screened out fast in this field.
Highlight your ground instrumentation experience
Many postings require hands-on knowledge of monitoring programs, inclinometers, settlement points, and convergence pins. If you've managed or interpreted geotechnical instrumentation during active tunneling, name the specific instruments and project context.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists tunnel engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that match your project phase
Tunnel engineering roles split sharply between design, construction support, and inspection. If your background is in construction-phase work, filter for project delivery or field roles rather than pure design positions, which typically demand PE licensure earlier in the process.
Prepare for geotechnical scenario questions
Interviewers frequently present a soil or rock profile and ask how you'd approach lining design or face stability. Practice walking through your decision logic out loud, referencing standards like ACI 318 or ITA guidance, so your reasoning is clear under pressure.
Negotiate total compensation, not just base pay
Many tunnel engineering roles involve extended on-site rotations, overnight travel, or remote project locations. Before accepting an offer, ask specifically about per diem rates, travel reimbursement, and project completion bonuses, which vary widely between contractors and consultants.
Tunnel Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most tunnel engineers?
The most active employers for tunnel engineers right now are Parsons, Edgewater Technical Associates, and AECOM, and the most openings are in New York, California, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to track large public infrastructure programs, so hiring activity often clusters around transit expansions and water conveyance projects.
How many tunnel engineer jobs are remote?
About 55% of tunnel engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most construction-phase work. Remote arrangements are most common for preliminary design, geotechnical report review, and project management roles that don't require daily site presence.
How do you become a tunnel engineer?
Start with a bachelor's degree in civil or geotechnical engineering, then pursue entry-level roles on underground construction or heavy civil projects to build field exposure. Gaining hands-on experience with ground support systems, excavation monitoring, and construction sequencing is essential. Many engineers pursue a PE license and advanced coursework in rock mechanics or structural design to move into lead roles.
How do you get hired as a tunnel engineer with little experience?
Focus on roles labeled junior engineer, field engineer, or inspector on underground or below-grade projects, since those positions build the site exposure that senior postings require. Internships with heavy civil contractors or geotechnical firms are the most direct entry point. Highlighting coursework in soil mechanics, rock engineering, or structural analysis, along with any exposure to construction documents, strengthens early applications significantly.
What does the tunnel engineer interview process look like?
Most processes run three to four stages: an initial phone screen with a recruiter or HR contact, a technical interview focused on geotechnical principles and construction methods, and a final round with project managers or senior engineers that may include a design scenario or case study. Firms with active construction projects often conduct a site visit as part of the final stage.
Where can I find and apply to tunnel engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to tunnel engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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