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Tunneling Project Engineer

Drill Tech Drilling & Shoring, Inc.
Oakdale, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/5/2026

About Drill Tech

Drill Tech Drilling & Shoring, Inc. (DTDS) is a design-build contractor specializing in the construction of earth retention systems, soil stabilizations, drilled foundations, landslide remediation, and tunnel and shaft construction. Drill Tech's 10 subsidiary companies possess a wide range of expertise including marine construction, rockfall mitigation, microtunneling, and other specialty services. We operate across the greater United States for both the private and public sector.


DTDS strives to hire individuals seeking to provide insight and innovative ideas for our growing and dynamic company. We employ individuals that are eager to learn, energetic, and able to multi-task. Applicants must be dependable, conscientious, assertive, and enjoy working in a team environment.


Job Description

This job is based in Oakdale, CA, and the position requires occasional travel as it will be necessary at various times for the applicant to work in the field. A successful candidate is willing to learn the fundamentals of our business and apply them to estimating, scheduling, cost control analysis, and operational implementation. Working alongside Drill Tech professional engineers, project managers, and field crews, project engineers must demonstrate excellent communication skills, and the ability to organize multiple concurrent tasks are required.


Primary Duties:

The duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Submittal preparation.
  • Document construction activities.
  • Compile cost estimates.
  • Ensure projects are completed on time and within budget through job-cost tracking and project scheduling.
  • Perform design engineering.
  • Participate in interfacing with clients and design teams.
  • Material procurement: order and manage materials and equipment.
  • Track quantity takeoffs.
  • Bid proposals.


Qualifications:

  • B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or equivalent.
  • 1-5 years of similar work experience.
  • AutoCad and scheduling software is preferred.
  • Working knowledge of MS Office applications.


Compensation

  • Negotiable depending on relevant experience.
  • Health benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401k Plan, 4% company match


Equal Opportunity Employer

Drill Tech Drilling & Shoring, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Drill Tech promotes a drug-free workplace.

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