Tunnel Engineer, Intermediate

GHD; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in engineering, GHD is seeking an Intermediate Tunnel Engineer in Mississauga to contribute to exciting tunnel projects. The successful candidate will support diverse engineering tasks, utilizing advanced geotechnical software, and will have the opportunity to work on landmark projects both in Canada and internationally. If you hold a degree in civil engineering and possess significant tunnel design experience, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years post-graduate experience in tunnel and underground projects.
• Professional status (e.g., P.Eng) or working towards it.
• Experience with TBMs and precast linings.

Responsibilities

• Support project work within GHD’s Rail and Transportation division.
• Conduct analysis for tunnel liners and shaft design using specialized software.
• Prepare tunnel reports and attend client meetings.

Skills

Tunnel design experience

Large diameter tunneling

Geotechnical analysis methods

Technical writing

Teamwork skills

Education

Degree in geotechnical, geological, or civil engineering

Master’s in Tunnel/Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

PLAXIS

FLAC

Rocscience

Job description

Join a global professional services leader committed to solving the world’s biggest challenges in water, energy, and urbanization.

Our Tunnel Group and Rail and Transit Group are expanding, seeking an Intermediate Tunnel Engineer to join us in Mississauga or Markham, ON. You will contribute to a variety of tunnel engineering projects. The Tunnel Group works on large diameter subway transit lines in GTA, municipal projects in Ontario, pursuits in Vancouver, and subway lines in Australia.

As an Intermediate Tunnel Engineer, your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting project work within GHD’s Rail and Transportation division and other tunneling projects across Canada and internationally.
• Responding to technical and administrative tasks related to tunnel and station development.
• Conducting analysis for tunnel liners and shaft design using software like PLAXIS, FLAC, Rocscience, etc.
• Preparing tunnel reports for proposals.
• Attending client meetings with supervisors.

Skills and Competencies:

• Experience working within tunnel design or construction teams.
• Designing large diameter tunnels (6m+).
• Designing deep shafts and shoring structures.
• Experience with tunnels in soft ground and underground transit support structures.
• Proficiency with analytical and numerical analysis methods and geotechnical software.
• Knowledge of tunneling and shaft construction methods, logistics, equipment, and methodology.
• Experience calculating tunnel-induced settlement and assessing infrastructure damages.
• Familiarity with settlement instrumentation and monitoring.
• Experience with TBMs and precast linings.
• Knowledge of ground treatment and ground freezing techniques.
• Ability to prepare GBRs, review GDRs, and plan geotechnical investigations.
• Ability to prepare PSOS specifications.
• Experience with cost estimating and scheduling for tunnel/shaft construction.
• Experience preparing detailed design and construction reports.
• Strong technical writing, presentation, and teamwork skills.
• Supporting project pursuits and proposal writing.

Qualifications:

• Degree in geotechnical, geological, or civil engineering; a Master’s in Tunnel/Geotechnical Engineering is a plus.
• Professional status (e.g., P.Eng) or working towards it.
• Proven experience in tunnel engineering, transportation, and rail projects.
• Minimum 4 years post-graduate experience in tunnel and underground projects.
• Valid Ontario G Driver’s License.

We promote diversity and inclusion. GHD is an equal opportunity employer and will provide reasonable accommodations upon request.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering

Industries

• Civil Engineering, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, Environmental Services