Tunneling & Underground Careers
Pursuing a career in tunneling or underground engineering and construction can lead you down a number of different avenues.
You can work for a contractor, an engineering firm, or an owner / public agency. You have to dive in to understand the different roles, responsibilities and possible career paths. Some contractors have in-house design capabilities. You can be on-site during construction working for the design or geotechnical engineering firm. Some resources are provided below to help you navigate the various career opportunities.
Internship Resources
Tunneling Careers
Tunneling Careers Video Resources
Tunneling & the Underground, UCA
Engineering Careers in Tunneling and Underground Space, the International Tunneling Association
Meet our Tunnel Engineers, The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)
TunnelTalk Short Interviews with Tunneling Professionals 1
TunnelTalk Short Interviews with Tunneling Professionals 2
TunnelTalk Short Interviews with Tunneling Professionals 3
TunnelTalk Short Interviews with Tunneling Professionals 4
TunnelTalk Short Interviews with Tunneling Professionals 5
Geotechnical Careers
Heavy Construction Careers
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