What is a tunnel inspector and how to become one

Key steps to become a tunnel inspector

1. Explore tunnel inspector education requirements

   Most common tunnel inspector degrees

   Bachelor's

   81.8 %

   Associate

   13.6 %

   Master's

   4.5 %

2. Start to develop specific tunnel inspector skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Construction Management	57.10%
   TBM	29.33%
   Tunnel Construction	13.57%

3. Complete relevant tunnel inspector training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New tunnel inspectors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a tunnel inspector based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real tunnel inspector resumes.

4. Research tunnel inspector duties and responsibilities

   • Grind ends of new or worn rails to attain smooth joints, using portable grinders.
   • Job duties include tunnel inspection for the Portland Eastside CSO project.
   • Perform inspection services for the commission of the Manhattan portion of NYC's largest capital program.
   • Frequent hyperbaric interventions are conducted at high pressures to maintain the condition of the TBM cutter head.

5. Apply for tunnel inspector jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a tunnel inspector job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams