Geotechnical Rock Mechanics Engineer – Tunneling

AECOM; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is actively seeking a Geotechnical Engineer for a full-time role based out of the GTA, Ontario. The ideal candidate will have balanced experience in geotechnical design and site reconnaissance, with expertise in geological mapping, rock mechanics, and geotechnical investigations.

The role involves technical support, site reconnaissance, 3D geological modeling, slope stability and tunnel design, and collaboration with civil, structural, tunneling, and hydrology experts.

Qualifications

• Experience in geotechnical design and site reconnaissance.
• Expertise in geological mapping, rock mechanics, and geotechnical investigations.
• Proficiency with RocScience, AutoCAD, ArcGIS; Leapfrog preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in carrying out rock mechanics engineering for ongoing and future projects.
• Conduct site reconnaissance and geological mapping focusing on rock mechanics and rock mass classification.
• Develop computer‑aided geological models, profiles, and cross‑sections with AutoCAD/ArcGIS/Leapfrog.
• Perform soil and rock excavation, slope stability, rock fall analyses, and mitigation design.
• Plan geotechnical investigations, in-situ and lab testing, and interpret results for design parameters.
• Prepare geotechnical design reports, specs and technical proposals.
• Design rock slope support for open cuts and assess geohazards.
• Design tunnels in soft and hard ground using TBM and SEM methods.
• Support SOE systems for shafts and cut‑and‑cover tunnels; prepare contracts.

Skills

Rock mechanics

Geotechnical design

Geological mapping

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geological Engineering

Geology or Engineering Geology

Tools

RocScience Suite

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

Leapfrog

Job description

AECOM is actively seeking a Geotechnical Engineer for a full-time role based out of the GTA, Ontario. The ideal candidate will have balanced experience in geotechnical design and site reconnaissance, with expertise in geological mapping, rock mechanics, and geotechnical investigations.

The role involves technical support, site reconnaissance, 3D geological modeling, slope stability and tunnel design, and collaboration with civil, structural, tunneling, and hydrology experts.