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Designer- Tunnel Practice (Canada)
Designer- Tunnel Practice (Canada)AECOM • Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Designer- Tunnel Practice (Canada)

Designer- Tunnel Practice (Canada)

AECOM • Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

AECOM is seeking a highly skilled and innovative Designer to join our growing Tunneling Practice in Canada. This role is ideal for a technically strong collaborative professional with extensive experience in tunnel design underground structures and geotechnical / structural analysis for major infrastructure programs.

Key Responsibilities

  • 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
  • Autonomously generate and verify excel sheets for structural and geotechnical verifications
  • Provide to multidisciplinary teams clear knowledge and expertise of the basic principles of soil and rock mechanics and ground-structure interactions
  • Participate in teamwork contributing with specific geotechnical and structural expertise on underground components of Transportation and Water Conveyance projects
  • Support tunnels proposals 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 to H&S and constructability review risk management plans value engineering sessions
  • Contribute to preparation of contract documents technical specifications design report and drawing
  • Supervise and review the work of less experienced engineers train interns on numerical modelling
  • Liaise with other disciplines professionals clients

Qualifications : Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelors degree 4   YRS or demonstrated equivalency of experience and / or education
  • Ability to obtain in ON or in BC within one year from starting of employment
  • QUALIFICATIONS

    Preferred Qualifications

  • Degree in Civil Geotechnical or Structural Engineering with experience in tunneling and underground engineering or Masters Degree in structural or geotechnical engineering is preferred
  • 6 years experience in foundations underground structures tunnels trenchless structures etc
  • Experience with both large diameter (5m ) and trenchless tunneling method is preferred
  • Technical experience in different tunneling methods shaft design and ground improvement SEM tunneling TBM tunneling
  • Knowledge of Geotechnical Hydrogeology Geological engineering and Rock mechanics
  • 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
  • Excellent oral and written skills as well as interpersonal / teamwork skills
  • Additional Information :

    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 well-being resources employee assistance program business travel insurance service recognition awards retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.

    AECOM is the global infrastructure leader committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities we solve our clients complex challenges in water environment energy transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at .

    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 cutting-edge technology and a network of experts youll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning 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 : Full-time

    Key Skills

    Practice Management,Veterinary Experience,Enterprise Architecture,Office Manager Experience,Enterprise Software,Healthcare Management,IaaS,TOGAF,Medical office experience,Conflict Management,COBIT,Customer relationship management

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

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