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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Graduate Tunneling Engineer (Available 2027) - **Company:** Arup - **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States - **Experience:** Starter - **Salary:** $76,500.0 - $83,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Data Analysis, SAP (Applications), Enterprise Software Applications, Plaxis Geotechnical Software, Software Coding, Programming Languages - **Published:** September 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/9A2511503ED04ACD8E54F11CB5BD0353/job/ ## About the Role * Masters or PhD in Underground Construction/Tunneling, Civil (with a geotechnical focus), Geotechnical, Structural, Geological, or Mining Engineering * Sound knowledge of civil engineering fundamentals, soil and rock mechanics, and tunneling methods * Good time-management habits, ability to multi-task, ability to sustain focus on long tasks * Ability to communicate thoughts and ideas in an accessible way - distill design tasks and solutions into concise text and presentation slides * Attitude of taking initiative, enthusiasm, eagerness to learn, teamwork, creativity. * Proficient in developing code and common coding languages * Proficient in geotechnical engineering analysis software preferred To be considered for a graduate opportunity, your application must include a copy of your cv/resume and meet the following criteria: * Full working rights in the country of application * No more than 12 months of full-time experience in a comparable role * Recently graduated, or on track to graduate, from your most recent degree, related to your role of choice, before employment starts. ## Description * Carry out empirical, analytical, and numerical analyses for purposes of tunnel and shaft design (initial support and final lining) for various tunnel construction methods such as drill and blast, sequential excavation method, or TBM. * Interpret and organize design results into project documentation such as Technical Memos Geotechnical Data, Interpretive, or Baseline Reports, or Basis of Design reports * Characterize and classify ground conditions for different tunnelling methods based on geotechnical information. * Communicate design work through Preparation of drawing sketches indicating support types, geometry, construction sequencing, and instrumentation. * Use tunnel design software such as Plaxis 2D/3D, FLAC/FLAC3D, UDEC/3DEC, RocScience, or FracMan. * Undertake geological mapping and rock mass classification on site. * Apply rock and soil mechanics skills to assess likely failure modes and develop ground support schemes. * Undertake linear and non-linear structural analysis of shotcrete and concrete tunnel linings based on Code requirements using first principles or structural design software packages (SAP, GSA). * Make use of automation and established workflows to follow best practice. 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