Tunnel Engineer

GHD; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 78,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

GHD is seeking a Tunnel Engineer to join our Vancouver team. You will contribute to tunnel and underground projects, including shafts and linings, utilising PLAXIS, FLAC, and Rocscience. You’ll work with senior staff on design and data analysis, preparing reports and proposals while engaging with clients.

The role requires at least 4 years in tunnel/underground work, strong numerical skills, and experience with ground conditions and TBMs. Vancouver-based position with Canadian project scope.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years working on tunnel and underground projects within tunnel design or construction teams.
• Ability to design deep shaft & shoring structures.
• Experience in the design of tunnels in soft ground and transit underground support of structures.
• Confident with analytical and numerical analysis methods and the ability to work with various industry-standard geotechnical software packages (PLAXIS, FLAC, Rocscience, etc.).
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of the different tunnelling & shaft construction methods, logistics, equipment, and methodology selection.
• Experience in calculating tunnel-induced settlement, including analysis of damage to adjacent infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Assist with project work within GHD’s Rail and Transportation business and support other tunnelling projects across Canada or internationally, as opportunities present.
• Assist in responding to technical and administrative tasks associated with the development of tunnels and stations.
• Carry out analysis as directed by senior members of the team for tunnel liners and shaft design using PLAXIS, FLAC, Rocscience, etc.
• Prepare tunnel reports and provide input to the tunnel component of proposals.
• Attend client meetings along with a supervisor.
• Data Collection and Analysis: Collate and analyze data using preset tools, methods, and formats.

Skills

Tunnel design

Underground projects

Numerical analysis

Analytical methods

TBMs & precast linings

Tools

PLAXIS

FLAC

Rocscience

Job description

GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 12,000 diverse and skilled individuals across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.

The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It’s what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity’s most urgent needs: to make water, energy, and urbanization sustainable for generations to come.

GHD is dedicated to driving bold, sustainable, and profitable growth by expanding and investing in our most strategically important clients.

Who are we looking for?

Our Tunnel Group and Rail and Transit Group are growing and looking for a Tunnel Engineer to join us in Vancouver, BC, Canada.

Working with an energetic and high-performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

• Assist with project work within GHD’s Rail and Transportation business and support other tunnelling projects across Canada or internationally, as opportunities present.
• Assist in responding to technical and administrative tasks associated with the development of tunnels and stations.
• Carry out analysis as directed by senior members of the team for tunnel liners and shaft design using PLAXIS, FLAC, Rocscience, etc.
• Prepare tunnel reports and provide input to the tunnel component of proposals.
• Attend client meetings along with a supervisor.
• Data Collection and Analysis: Collate and analyze data using preset tools, methods, and formats. Involves working independently.
• Geoscientific Studies and Interpretations: Contribute to well proposals by providing complex analysis and interpretation of geological/geophysical field data. Involves using advanced modeling techniques.
• Reservoir Characterization and Analysis: Assist with reservoir characterization and simulation by compiling reservoir engineering data and helping to analyze it. This could include data from flow tests and well tests, as well as data on historical production performance.
• Engineering Solutions Design: Contribute to the development of, and implement feasibility testing of, proposed engineering solutions to provide feedback and data to validate the design.
• Knowledge Management: Implement policies and processes, collect best practices and case studies, and participate in internal knowledge-sharing sessions to capture and share knowledge among colleagues on project/program outcomes and innovative practices in allocated projects.
• Data Management: Help others get the most out of data management systems by providing support and advice.
• Technical Developments Recommendation: Discuss and recommend technical developments to improve the quality of the website/portal/applications software and supporting infrastructure to better meet users’ needs.

What you’ll bring to the team:

• Minimum of 4 years working on tunnel and underground projects within tunnel design or construction teams.
• Ability to design deep shaft & shoring structures.
• Experience in the design of tunnels in soft ground and transit underground support of structures.
• Confident with analytical and numerical analysis methods and the ability to work with various industry-standard geotechnical software packages (PLAXIS, FLAC, Rocscience, etc.).
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of the different tunnelling & shaft construction methods, logistics, equipment, and methodology selection.
• Experience in calculating tunnel-induced settlement, including analysis of damage to adjacent infrastructure.
• Familiar with settlement instrumentation & monitoring.
• Tunnelling construction experience with TBMs & precast linings.
• Soft ground tunnelling ancillaries, including ground treatment & ground freezing.
• Familiar with the preparation of GBRs, along with the review of GDR and geotechnical investigation planning for tunnel and underground structures.
• Ability to prepare PSOS specifications.
• Familiar with cost estimating & scheduling for tunnel/shaft construction.
• Demonstrated experience in the preparation of detailed design reports and construction reporting.

Salary range: $77,550 - $129,250. The salary range is based on the preferred work location. If the selected candidate’s location differs, changes to the salary range may apply.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in recruitment is just getting started and may be used during the hiring process to improve efficiency and fairness. While AI may support some steps throughout the process, all final hiring decisions are made by humans.

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As a diverse and inclusive organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.