Tunnel Engineer

Overview

Design and lead trenchless/tunneling water and wastewater infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• tunnel design
• trenchless design
• cost estimates
• construction coordination
• geotechnical analysis
• qa/qc review

Tasks

-Lead and contribute to trenchless and tunneling designs based on understanding of tunnel and shaft related industry standards and manuals, as well as client and regulatory agencies standards and requirements. -Assist in preparation of tender documents, drawings and construction cost estimates. -Assist in feasibility assessments, preliminary and detailed design for tunnel and trenchless installation of linear water and wastewater infrastructure. -Coordinate with construction activities, providing guidance and clarification of the design during construction. -Complete design and analysis for a variety of tunnel projects including tunnelling in soil and bedrock, smaller diameter and scale tunnelling (microtunneling, horizontal auger boring) and larger diameter and scale tunnelling (EPB TBM, Rock TBM). -Assist in design and analysis of tunnel shafts excavation, and shaft’s temporary support of excavation. -Complete engineering calculations, including geotechnical engineering calculations as required in support of tunnel and trenchless design, and impact assessment calculations (geostructural analysis) and structural design of tunnel liners/shaft support. -Preparation of Technical Memorandums and Reports. -Assist in preparation of proposals, including preparing level of effort estimates and technical evaluation of proposed designs. -Provide mentorship and guidance to junior and intermediate design staff. -Coordinate with the tunneling team for delivery of trenchless design reports and assessments across various projects and programs. -Interpret geotechnical reports such as Geotechnical Data Report, Geotechnical Investigation Reports, etc. and incorporate into designs -Perform Quality Assurance and Control reviews on calculations, technical memoranda and reporting as required.

Requirements

• civil engineering
• p.eng
• communication
• team collaboration
• 5+ years
• tunnel design

What You Bring

-Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited University. -Certified or working towards P.Eng license. -Excellent communication skills (verbal and writing). -Ability to participate and collaborate in a project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought. -Minimum of 5 years of experience working in a consulting environment involved in the design of civil infrastructure projects including tunnel and trenchless design of sewers and watermains.

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About Stantec

-Began as a one-person environmental engineering practice and has grown through strategic geographic and service expansion. -Publicly listed on the NYSE and TSX, Stantec has completed major acquisitions to bolster expertise and strengthen global infrastructure portfolio. -Headquartered in the iconic Stantec Tower in Edmonton, the company has delivered landmark projects like the Panama Canal Expansion and high-profile community developments. -Leverages interdisciplinary teams of designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers. -Typical projects span urban planning, civil infrastructure, water management, environmental assessment, energy delivery, and architectural design, serving public and private sectors. -Blends technical prowess with visionary design in bold ventures such as designing its own mixed-use tower and leading multi-nation infrastructure projects.

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