Senior Geotechnical & Tunneling Engineer

STV is seeking a Senior Geotechnical & Tunneling Engineer in our Boston, MA Office to join our center of excellence division. This role will support and lead complex geotechnical and underground infrastructure projects nationally, including large scale transit, rail and water tunneling programs.

Key Responsibilities Will Include

• Perform geotechnical and tunnel engineering analyses and design for underground infrastructure projects including tunnels, shafts, caverns, and support of excavation systems.
• Develop designs for rock and soil tunnel support systems using analytical, empirical, and numerical modeling methods.
• Conduct geotechnical evaluations for deep foundations, earth retention systems, slopes, and underground structures.
• Prepare technical deliverables including geotechnical data reports, geotechnical interpretive reports, geotechnical baseline reports, and design reports.
• Develop and implement geotechnical subsurface investigation programs including drilling, sampling, and laboratory testing plans.
• Interpret geologic, geotechnical, and groundwater conditions and assess impacts on design and construction.
• Perform numerical modeling and soil-structure interaction analyses for underground structures.
• Support project teams with technical guidance on tunneling methods, construction approaches, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including structural, civil, and construction engineers.
• Participate in proposal development and technical presentations for new project pursuits.
• Technical expertise with office management support, including staff development, resource planning, and QA/QC
  
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or related discipline
• Minimum 13 years of experience in geotechnical engineering with emphasis on tunneling and underground structures
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Experience in tunnel engineering, underground construction, deep and shallow foundations, and soil/rock mechanics
• Experience in preparing geotechnical reports and design documentation
• Proficiency with numerical modeling software such as PLAXIS, FLAC, or similar geotechnical analysis tools
• Experience interpreting subsurface investigation data and performing geotechnical analysis.
• Strong communication skills for coordination with clients, subconsultants, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated experience supporting Design‑Build delivery, including development of bridging documents, and coordination with design‑builders during procurement and execution.
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Geotechnical/tunneling related field
• Experience with PLAXIS 2D/3D, FLAC, UDEC, or other geotechnical modeling tools
• Experience with rock and soil logging, tunnel mapping, and field investigations
  
  
  

Compensation Range

$160,647.46 - $183,597.09

STV offers the following benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)
• Paid Holidays (9 days)
• Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
• Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships
  
  
  

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

Not sure this role is the perfect match? We encourage you to apply if STV’s work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.