Senior Tunnel Design Lead

AECOM Canada is hiring a Senior Tunnel Design Lead

In your role as Tunnel Design Lead your primary responsibilities will include

• Lead and carry out the planning design and analyses of tunnel and trenchless projects of medium/high complexity in the water and transportation sectors.
• Carry out analyses and design for projects in regions of high seismicity
• Design of both TBM and SEM (Sequential Excavation Methods) tunnels
• Design of support of excavation systems for shafts cut and cover tunnels and station boxes.
• Participate in multidisciplinary teams and contribute specific geotechnical and structural expertise on underground projects.
• Coordinate and manage detailed phases of engineering work for an assigned portion of a major project or the total project of moderate scope.
• Provide technical leadership oversight and mentorship to more junior engineers
• Support and collaborate on pursuits (prepositioning RFQs and RFPs) across market sections.
• Use commercial numerical modelling tools including both Finite and Distinct Elements software (FLAC PLAXIS etc)
• Independently develop numerical modelling and structural verification of underground elements (reinforced concrete bolts shotcrete etc)
• Autonomously generate and verify excel sheets for structural and geotechnical verifications various underground structures and tunnels
• Participate and inputs to constructability reviews risk management plans value engineering sessions QA/QC comments
• Contribute to preparation of contract documents technical specifications design report and drawing

Qualifications :

Minimum Requirements:

• Masters Degree in a relevant engineering discipline (civil structural construction geotechnical etc. 10 years of relevant experience in tunnel or underground projects with increasing leadership roles.
• Experience in leading projects and teams
• P.Eng or ability to obtain P.Eng within 18 months
• Clear knowledge and expertise of the basic principles of soil and rock mechanics groundstructure interactions and structural engineering.
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• Experience of TBM and conventionally mined tunnels
• Experience in the design of precast concrete segmental tunnel linings

Preferred Qualifications:

• 12 years of experience in designing tunnels and/or underground structures including leading tunnelling teams
• Professional licensure (PE) in the US is an advantage
• Experience in both traditional (designbidbuild) and alternative delivery (designbuild progressive DB alliancing etc) contracting methods
• Thorough understanding of construction methodologies common in underground construction.
• Excellent analytical problemsolving and decisionmaking skills applied to design activities
• Excellent oral and written skills as well as interpersonal/teamwork skills
• Ability to liaise with other disciplines professionals clients
• A combination of Canadian and international experience
• Excellent analytical problemsolving and decisionmaking skills applied to design activities
• Excellent oral and written skills as well as interpersonal/teamwork skills

Additional Information :

Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available for this position.

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status AECOM benefits may include medical dental vision life AD&D disability benefits paid time off leaves of absences voluntary benefits perks flexible work options wellbeing resources employee assistance program business travel insurance service recognition awards retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan. 

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What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects both in your local community and on a global scale that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cuttingedge technology and a network of experts youll have the resources to make a real impact. Our awardwinning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills helping you build the career youve always envisioned. Here youll find a welcoming workplace built on respect collaboration and community where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime