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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in tunnel design and construction, with strong capabilities in analytical methods and geotechnical software such as PLAXIS and FLAC. Proven ability to manage projects, prepare detailed reports, and contribute to engineering solutions in tunnelling and transportation.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Tunnel Design ExperiencePLAXIS Software ProficiencyGeotechnical Analysis SkillsProfessional Engineering Status (P.Eng.)Project Management Experience
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Hard Skills
Tunnel DesignAnalytical MethodsNumerical AnalysisGeotechnical SoftwareSettlement CalculationConstruction ReportingProposal WritingCost EstimatingRisk AssessmentShaft Design
Soft Skills
Technical WritingTeamworkPresentation SkillsClient Relationship ManagementCoaching
Tools & Technologies
PLAXISFLACRocscienceData Management SystemsSettlement Instrumentation
Certifications & Qualifications
Professional Engineer (P.Eng.)Valid Ontario Driver’s License (G)
Industry Keywords
TunnellingTransportationRail ProjectsGeotechnical EngineeringSoft Ground Tunnelling
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Assist with project work within GHD’s Rail and Transportation business and support tunnelling projects across Canada or internationally
- Assist with technical and administrative tasks associated with tunnel and station development
- Analyze tunnel liners and shaft designs using PLAXIS, FLAC, Rocscience, and similar tools
- Prepare tunnel reports and inputs for proposal tunnel components
- Attend client meetings with a supervisor
- Collect and analyze data using established tools, methods, and formats
- Contribute geological/geophysical field-data analysis and interpretation to well proposals
- Assist with reservoir characterization and simulation using engineering, flow-test, well-test, and historical production data
- Contribute to engineering solution development and feasibility testing
- Implement knowledge-management processes and participate in internal knowledge-sharing sessions
- Support data-management systems through advice and assistance
- Recommend technical developments to improve websites, portals, applications, and supporting infrastructure
- Develop capabilities through training, coaching, conferences, ongoing education, and professional accreditation
- Support technical troubleshooting and resolution of equipment and experiment issues
- Conduct research activities
- Work within established project-management plans to achieve goals
- Design exploration programs, including risk assessment and budgeting
- Help senior colleagues manage external client and customer relationships
Requirements
What you’ll need- Capability in working within tunnel design or construction teams
- Experience designing large diameter tunnels (6m+)
- Ability to design deep shaft and shoring structures
- Experience designing tunnels in soft ground and transit underground support structures
- Confident with analytical and numerical analysis methods
- Experience with PLAXIS, FLAC, Rocscience, and other industry-standard geotechnical software
- Strong knowledge of tunnelling and shaft construction methods, logistics, equipment, and methodology selection
- Experience calculating tunnel-induced settlement and analyzing damage to adjacent infrastructure
- Familiarity with settlement instrumentation and monitoring
- Tunnelling construction experience with TBMs and precast linings
- Knowledge of soft-ground tunnelling ancillaries, including ground treatment and ground freezing
- Familiarity with preparation of GBRs, review of GDRs, and geotechnical investigation planning
- Ability to prepare PSOS specifications
- Familiarity with cost estimating and scheduling for tunnel/shaft construction
- Experience preparing detailed design reports and construction reporting
- Excellent technical writing, presentation, and teamwork skills
- Ability to assist with project pursuits and proposal writing
- University graduate with a degree in geotechnical, geological, or civil engineering
- Professional status essential, e.g. P.Eng., or working towards it
- Proven experience in tunnel engineering, transportation, and rail projects
- Minimum of 8 years working on tunnel and underground projects, postgraduate
- Valid Ontario Driver’s License (G)
Benefits
Comp & perks- Hybrid workplace model with in-office collaboration and flexibility
- AI-supported recruiting process
- Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process
- Diverse and inclusive workplace
- Equal opportunity employer