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GHD

Tunnel Engineer

GHD

. Assist with project work within GHD’s Rail and Transportation business and support tunnelling projects across Canada or internationally .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeVancouver • CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$77,550 - CA$129,250 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in tunnel and trenchless design, with a strong foundation in Geotechnical, Structural, or Civil Engineering. Proficient in analyzing geological data and implementing engineering solutions for tunnelling projects.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng)Tunnel Design AnalysisGeotechnical EngineeringTunnelling Construction MethodsData Management Systems

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Hard Skills
Tunnel Liner DesignShaft Design AnalysisTunnel-Induced Settlement CalculationGeological Data AnalysisReservoir CharacterizationFeasibility TestingTunnelling Methodology Selection
Soft Skills
Client InteractionCollaborationKnowledge Sharing
Tools & Technologies
PLAXISFLACRocscience
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Geotechnical EngineeringBachelor’s Degree in Structural EngineeringBachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
Industry Keywords
Tunnel DesignTrenchless DesignTransit InfrastructureMunicipal FacilitiesSettlement Instrumentation

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 developing tunnels and stations
  • Perform tunnel liner and shaft design analysis using PLAXIS, FLAC, Rocscience, and similar tools
  • Prepare tunnel reports and provide input to tunnel components of proposals
  • Attend client meetings with a supervisor
  • Collate and analyze data using preset tools, methods, and formats
  • Contribute complex analysis and interpretation of geological/geophysical field data to proposals
  • Assist with reservoir characterization and simulation by compiling and analyzing reservoir engineering data
  • Contribute to engineering solution development and feasibility testing
  • Implement knowledge-management processes and participate in internal knowledge-sharing sessions
  • Support and advise others on data-management systems
  • Recommend technical developments to improve website, portal, application software, and supporting infrastructure

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Geotechnical Engineering, Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering
  • Licensed Professional Engineer in Alberta or British Columbia (P.Eng) is required
  • Minimum of 4 years working on tunnel and underground projects within tunnel design or construction teams
  • Specialist in tunnel and trenchless design for transit (road/rail) and municipal facilities
  • Experience in the design of tunnels in soft ground and transit underground support of structures
  • Strong knowledge of different tunnelling and shaft construction methods, logistics, equipment, and methodology selection
  • Experience calculating tunnel-induced settlement, including analysis of damage to adjacent infrastructure
  • Familiarity with settlement instrumentation and monitoring

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Competitive compensation
  • Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process
  • Employee-owned company
  • Diverse and inclusive workplace