Tunnel Design Lead

WSP; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 121,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Canada is seeking a senior Tunnel Design Lead to shape the delivery of tunnelling and underground projects across mining, hydropower, and transportation. You will oversee design from feasibility through construction and play a key role in business development.

This leader will mentor multi-disciplinary teams, strengthen client relationships, contribute to proposals, and champion safety, quality and risk management on complex programs. Travel to project sites in Canada is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in civil, geotechnical, or geological engineering with tunnelling focus.
• 15+ years in tunnelling and underground design.
• Active Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) member.
• Willing to travel to project sites in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical delivery of tunnelling and underground design from concept through construction.
• Act as trusted advisor and primary client interface, strengthening long‑term partnerships.
• Drive business growth by contributing to proposals, pursuits, and strategic client engagements.
• Provide expert oversight on tunnel alignment, excavation methods, ground support, and geo‑structural design.
• Champion safety, quality, constructability, and risk management across all project phases.
• Mentor and develop multidisciplinary teams, building technical depth and succession within the practice.
• Collaborate across disciplines to deliver innovative, integrated underground solutions.

Skills

Tunnel design

Technical leadership

Client liaison

Geotechnical knowledge

PEO member

Education

Bachelors in civil/geotechnical engineering

Job description

What if you could redefine what’s possible? With us, you can.

With us, you can. You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it.
We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers.
With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science‑based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions.
We are pathfinders and impact makers.
We are Visioneers.
We are WSP

The Opportunity – Build the Future with Us

Lead the advancement of complex underground infrastructure as a Tunnel Design Lead, where technical excellence meets strategic influence. In this senior role, you will shape the delivery and growth of tunnelling and underground projects across mining, hydropower, and transportation sectors while strengthening client relationships and expanding WSP’s market presence.

You will provide technical and people leadership across the full project lifecycle—from feasibility through detailed design and construction support—while playing a key role in business development, proposal leadership, and long‑term capability growth.

Your Impact

• Lead the technical delivery of tunnelling and underground design projects from concept through construction support.
• Act as a trusted technical advisor and primary client interface, strengthening long‑term partnerships.
• Drive business growth by contributing to proposals, pursuits, and strategic client engagements.
• Provide expert oversight on tunnel alignment, excavation methods, ground support, and geo‑structural design.
• Champion safety, quality, constructability, and risk management across all project phases.
• Mentor and develop multidisciplinary teams, building technical depth and succession within the practice.
• Collaborate across disciplines to deliver innovative, integrated underground solutions.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, geotechnical, or geological engineering with a focus on tunnelling (Master’s preferred).
• 15+ years of experience in tunnelling and underground infrastructure design.
• 5+ years leading or managing underground design projects.
• Proven experience as a Tunnel Design Lead on complex, multidisciplinary projects.
• Active membership with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO).
• Strong technical communication skills with the ability to influence clients and stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as required and legally authorized to work in Canada.

Why Choose WSP?

Why Choose WSP? We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.
Proudly Canadian – we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.
A global community of brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it’s across the country or around the globe, we help you tailor your role to match your ambition — because your growth drives ours.
Flexible work, real balance – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.
#WeAreWSP

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $132,700 – $175,800
MB & ON: $121,100 – $166,700
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $119,900 – $159,200

Disclosure:
The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Ready to Shape the Future?

Join WSP and help deliver underground infrastructure that supports communities, industry, and sustainable growth.

Job Info

• Job Identification 88427
• Posting Date 08/24/2026, 01:39 PM

About Us

At WSP, we exist to shape communities to advance humanity.
It’s why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what’s possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers.
As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.
At WSP, you’ll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.
Join us.
Please Note:
Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Full details here .
Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).
WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.
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