Tunnel Engineer
JW Fowler is a heavy civil contractor specializing in tunneling, deep sewer pipelines and
water/wastewater treatment facilities for communities throughout the Western United States.
We’ve grown as tight knit and technically capable family-owned and managed company to serve
the infrastructure needs of communities primarily throughout Oregon, Washington, and
California.
Specific Responsibilities
This position will be responsible for assisting the Tunnel Division in the successful completion of
tunnel projects located throughout the western United States. The following responsibilities are
intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to
this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties or skills
required. Duties and responsibilities may be added or changed as deemed appropriate by
management at any time.
- Eager to learn and grow; no tunnel experience required but tunnel experience sure to
come!
- Desire to be a meaningful part of a technical construction team planning and constructing
tunnels throughout the Western United States
- Planning – The Tunnel Engineer assists and leads the development of project related
submittals pertaining to project specific equipment, materials, means and methods of
construction.
- Coordination of Temporary Engineering designs with outside design firms which include
but are not limited to Construction Devices, Support of Excavation, Crane Lifts etc.
- Coordination and compilation of all field deliverables including administrative cost
controls, shift reports, tunneling machine data analysis and compilation, quality control
documents and receiving of equipment and materials onsite.
- Slurry Separation Coordinator, monitoring and optimizing operation of slurry separation
plants and various components with the superintendent and fore person.
- Direct interaction and assistance of field personnel constructing the work.
- Assist Foremen and Superintended with interpretation and understanding of Contract
plans and specifications.
- Assist in preparation of negotiation of contracts and agreements with vendors, suppliers
and subcontractors.
- Work closely with project Superintendent to ensure our tunnels are completed safely, on
time and under budget.
J.W. Fowler
PO Box 489
12775 Westview Dr.
jwfowler.com 503.623.5373 Dallas, OR 97338