DescriptionJoin a global professional services leader. We are committed to solving the worlds 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 GHDs 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
- Experience designing large diameter tunnels 6m
- 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 softwares (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 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 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
- Valid Ontario Drivers License (G)
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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