Senior Tunnelling / Civil Engineer

WSP in Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 123,300 - 169,800; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Senior Tunnelling Engineer in Mississauga, part of the Greater Toronto Area, to lead design and delivery of tunnelling and underground projects. You will oversee rock mechanics, slope stability, and advanced numerical analyses, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safety and performance.

The role requires 10–15 years in rock mechanics and tunnelling, a PE license, and strong client-facing skills.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of experience in rock mechanics, tunnelling, and underground design in consulting.
• Degree in Geological, Mining, or Civil Engineering; PEO licensure.
• Experience delivering large tunnelling and underground infrastructure projects.
• Expertise in excavation support design in rock environments (tunnels, shafts, slopes).
• Advanced proficiency with numerical modelling tools (RS2/RS3, PLAXIS, GeoStudio).
• Strong PM skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent writing, communication, and stakeholder engagement.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel; English fluency; French is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of tunnelling, slope stability, and underground excavations from concept to construction.
• Deliver innovative geotechnical solutions for safety, efficiency and long-term performance.
• Oversee geological investigations, alignment studies, and numerical analyses.
• Guide collaboration across geotechnical, structural, environmental teams.
• Mentor junior engineers and develop technical capability.
• Build client relationships and support proposals and BD activities.
• Ensure compliance with codes, standards, and safety across projects.
• Contribute to continuous improvement through innovation and lessons learned.

Skills

Rock mechanics

Tunnelling

Project management

Technical writing

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Travel readiness

English proficiency

Education

Geological, Mining, or Civil Engineering degree

Master's degree (asset)

Licensed Professional Engineer (PEO)

Tools

RS2/RS3

PLAXIS

GeoStudio

Job description

Senior Tunneling Engineer

Location: Mississauga, Greater Toronto Area.

Job Description:

• Lead the design and delivery of tunnelling, slope stability, and underground excavation projects in rock from concept through construction.
• Deliver innovative geotechnical solutions that enhance safety, efficiency, and long‑term performance.
• Oversee geological investigations, alignment studies, and advanced geo‑structural and numerical analyses.
• Guide multidisciplinary collaboration across geotechnical, structural, and environmental teams.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers, strengthening technical capability and knowledge sharing.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while supporting proposals and business development activities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and safety requirements across all project phases.
• Contribute to continuous improvement through innovation, best practices, and lessons learned.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of experience in rock mechanics, tunnelling, and underground design within a consulting environment.
• Degree in Geological, Mining, or Civil Engineering (Master’s degree considered an asset). Licensed Professional Engineer with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO).
• Proven experience delivering large‑scale tunnelling and underground infrastructure projects.
• Strong expertise in excavation support design in rock environments (tunnels, shafts, slopes, stabilization systems).
• Advanced proficiency with numerical modelling tools (e.g., RS2/RS3, PLAXIS, GeoStudio or similar).
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high‑quality outcomes.
• Excellent technical writing, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites as required.
• Fluency in English; French is an asset.

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $135,200 - $179,100
MB & ON: $123,300 - $169,800
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $122,100 - $162,200

Final salary will vary based on factors such as education, experience, location, and performance.

Equal Employment Opportunity

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request. WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only selected candidates will be contacted. WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Health and Safety is a core value; all applicants are expected to comply with WSP’s Health, Safety & Environment policy and client HSE policies.