Tunnel Engineer, Intermediate

GHD; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Intermediate Tunnel Engineer to join their dynamic team in Mississauga. This role involves engaging in a variety of tunnel engineering projects, including large diameter subway transit lines and municipal projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in tunnel design and construction, experience with geotechnical software, and the ability to collaborate effectively within a team. You will be instrumental in developing innovative solutions that address the challenges of urbanization and infrastructure development. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to contribute to impactful projects, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in tunnel and underground projects.
• Professional status (P.Eng) is essential or working towards it.

Responsibilities

• Assist with project work in Rail and Transportation business.
• Carry out analysis for tunnel liners and shaft design.

Skills

Tunnel design

Geotechnical software (PLAXIS, FLAC, Rocscience)

Deep shaft design

Analytical and numerical analysis methods

Tunneling construction methods

Settlement instrumentation & monitoring

Cost estimating & scheduling

Technical writing

Teamwork skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical, Geological or Civil Engineering

Master's degree in Tunnel/Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

PLAXIS

FLAC

Rocscience

Job description

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

Our Tunnel Group and Rail and Transit Group are growing, and looking for an Intermediate Tunnel Engineer to join us in Mississauga or Markham, ON. You will play a key role in a wide variety of tunnel engineering projects. The Tunnel Group is an energetic dynamic team that is working on tunnelling projects for large diameter subway transit lines in GTA, municipal projects in Ontario, pursuits in Vancouver and subway lines in Australia.

As Intermediate Tunnel Engineer your role will include:

• assist with project work within GHD’s Rail and Transportation business and support other tunnelling projects across Canada or internationally, as opportunities present.
• assisting 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 input to the tunnel component of proposals
• Attend client meetings along with supervisor

Skills and Competencies:

• Capability in working 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 structure
• Confident with analytical and numerical analysis methods and ability to work with various industry standard geotechnical software’s (PLAXIS, FLAC, Rocscience etc.)
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of the different tunnelling & shaft construction methods, logistics, equipment & methodology selection
• Experience in calculating tunnel induce settlement including analysis of damages to the adjacent infrastructure
• Familiar with settlement instrumentation & monitoring
• Tunnelling construction experience with TBM’s & precast linings
• Soft ground tunnelling ancillaries including ground treatment & ground freezing
• Familiar with the preparation of GBR’s, 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 preparation of detailed design reports & construction reporting
• Excellent technical writing, presentation and team work skills
• Assist GHD with project pursuits and proposal writings

Qualifications:

• University graduate with degree in geotechnical, geological or civil engineering (Master Degree in Tunnel/Geotechnical Engineering would be considered an asset)
• Professional status is essential, e.g. P.Eng, or working towards it
• Proven experience in tunnel engineering, transportation and rail projects
• Minimum of 4 years working on tunnel and underground projects, post graduate

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.

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Job Info

• Job Identification 20790
• Job Category Engineering
• Posting Date 04/21/2025, 04:36 PM