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Job Description
AECOM Canada is hiring a Senior Tunneling Engineer.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Senior project engineer on a number of world class underground projects mainly for transportation
Organize independently work plans and design activities for projects of medium/high complexity
Use commercial numerical modelling tools including both Finite and Distinct Elements software (FLAC, PLaxis, etc)
Ability to independently develop numerical modelling and structural verification of underground elements (reinforced cocnrete, bolts, shotcrete, etc)
Coordinate junior engineers, geotechnical and hydro-geological engineers, BIM experts and drafting teams to produce drawings and reports of complex underground structures on time
Autonomously generate and verify excel sheets for structural and geotechnical verifications of stations and tunnels
Clear knowledge and expertise of the basic principles of soil and rock mechanics and ground-structure interactions
Participate in team work contributing with specific geotechnical and structural expertise on underground assets
Support tunnels proposals (both RFQs and RFPs) with technical inputs, including methodologies and techniques
Design of tunnels in both TBM and SEM (Sequential Excavation Methods)
Design of SOE (support of excavation) systems of shafts, pump stations, cut and cover boxes, etc.
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:
Bachelor Degree in a relevant engineering discipline (civil, structural, construction, geotechnical, etc.) + 8 years of relevant experience in tunnel projects
PEng or eligible within 18 months
Preferred Qualifications:
Professional registration in Ontario or equivalent professional association registration and ability / willingness to transfer to Ontario in limited time
Experience with detailed design for construction of: deep caverns, TBM tunnels' segmental lining and support of excavation (secant piles, d-walls, etc)
Thoroughly knowledgeable of various tunneling methods and techniques, geotechnical aspects, deep cut and cover, GBRs, and difficult ground conditions
Experience with both large diameter (5m +) and trenchless tunneling methods
Knowledge of Geotechnical, Hydro-geology, Geological engineering and Rock mechanics in the Toronto Region in equivalent geo-conditions
Proven knowledge of analytical and numerical analysis methods for underground works and tunnels
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills applied to design activities for contractors
Excellent oral and written skills as well as interpersonal/teamwork skills
Ability to work in a matrix organization
Proven success to supervise and review the work of less experienced engineers, train interns on numerical modelling
Ability to liaise with other disciplines, professionals, clients
Additional Information
Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The salary range for this position typically is $140,000 - $165,000.
Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available for this position.
About AECOM
AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
ReqID: J10105270
Business Line: Transportation
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: Canada
Career Area: Engineering
Work Location Model: Hybrid
