Senior Tunnel Design Lead

AECOM; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 170,000 - 261,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Senior Tunnel Design Lead to oversee the planning and engineering of complex tunnel projects within the water and transportation sectors. The role requires strong technical expertise, leadership experience, and the ability to work collaboratively on multi-disciplinary teams. The successful candidate will lead projects, mentor junior team members, and must have a Master's Degree in Engineering along with extensive industry experience. Join us to contribute to projects that make a positive impact on communities around the world.

Benefits

Medical and Dental Benefits

Retirement Savings Plan

Flexible Work Options

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in tunnel or underground projects.
• Experience leading projects and teams.
• P.Eng or ability to obtain P.Eng within 18 months.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, and analyses of tunnel projects.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Coordinate and manage engineering work phases.

Skills

Soil and Rock Mechanics

Ground-Structure Interactions

Structural Engineering

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Master’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

Finite Element Software (FLAC, PLAXIS)

Excel

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Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

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Job Description

AECOM Canada is hiring a Senior Tunnel Design Lead

In your role as Tunnel Design Lead, your primary responsibilities will include

• Lead and carry out the planning, design, and analyses of tunnel and trenchless projects of medium/high complexity in the water and transportation sectors.
• Carry out analyses and design for projects in regions of high seismicity
• Design of both TBM and SEM (Sequential Excavation Methods) tunnels
• Design of support of excavation systems for shafts, cut and cover tunnels, and station boxes.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary teams and contribute specific geotechnical and structural expertise on underground projects.
• Coordinate and manage detailed phases of engineering work for an assigned portion of a major project or the total project of moderate scope.
• Provide technical leadership, oversight, and mentorship to more junior engineers
• Support and collaborate on pursuits (prepositioning, RFQs, and RFPs) across market sections.
• Use commercial numerical modelling tools including both Finite and Distinct Elements software (FLAC, PLAXIS, etc)
• Independently develop numerical modelling and structural verification of underground elements (reinforced concrete, bolts, shotcrete, etc)
• Autonomously generate and verify excel sheets for structural and geotechnical verifications various underground structures and tunnels
• Participate and inputs to constructability reviews, risk management plans, value engineering sessions, QA/QC comments
• Contribute to preparation of contract documents, technical specifications, design report and drawing

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Master’s Degree in a relevant engineering discipline (civil, structural, construction, geotechnical, etc.) + 10 years of relevant experience in tunnel or underground projects, with increasing leadership roles.
• Experience in leading projects and teams
• P.Eng or ability to obtain P.Eng within 18 months
• Clear knowledge and expertise of the basic principles of soil and rock mechanics, ground-structure interactions, and structural engineering.
• Experience of TBM and conventionally mined tunnels
• Experience in the design of pre-cast concrete segmental tunnel linings

Preferred Qualifications:

• 12+ years of experience in designing tunnels and/or underground structures including leading tunnelling teams
• Professional licensure (PE) in the US is an advantage
• Experience in both traditional (design-bid-build) and alternative delivery (design-build, progressive DB, alliancing etc…) contracting methods
• Thorough understanding of construction methodologies common in underground construction.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills applied to design activities
• Excellent oral and written skills as well as interpersonal/teamwork skills
• Ability to liaise with other disciplines, professionals, clients
• A combination of Canadian and international experience
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills applied to design activities
• Excellent oral and written skills as well as interpersonal/teamwork skills

Additional Information

Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $170,000.00 - $261,000.00.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ReqID: J10126554

Business Line: Water

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: Canada

Career Area: Engineering

Work Location Model: Hybrid

Legal Entity: AECOM Canada ULC

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