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

At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.

That’s why we pledge to support and empower all of our people to make a positive impact when working hand in hand with our business to drive change. We'll help you accelerate your career and empower you with the right technology and training as you bring ideas and projects to life.

Together with your colleagues, clients and partners, you'll make an impact that is felt by all. See where your commitment could take you.

Who are we looking for?

Our Tunnel Group and Water Group are growing, and looking for Tunnel/Trenchless Engineer with experience in Water market 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, projects in Vancouver and subway lines in USA and Australia.

In the problem solving business, it helps to be restlessly curious to deliver community change.

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

• Assisting with project work within GHD’s Water 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 underground structures.
• Carrying out analysis as directed by senior members of the team for tunnel liners and shaft design using PLAXIS, FLAC, Rocscience, etc.
• Preparing tunnel reports input to the tunnel component of proposals
• Attending client meetings along with supervisor

What you will bring to the team:

• 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, water projects
• Minimum of 5 years working on municipalities tunnel/trenchless projects, post graduate
• Capability in working within tunnel design or construction teams
• Experience designing mid-size tunnels (2m +)
• Ability to design deep shaft & shoring structures
• Experience in the design of tunnels in soft ground and 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/trenchless & 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
• Soft ground tunnelling ancillaries including ground treatment & ground freezing will be an asset.
• Familiar with the preparation of GBR’s, along with the review of GDR and geotechnical investigation planning for tunnel and underground structures
• Ability to assist in preparing project 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
• Valid Ontario Driver’s 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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