Leading Tunnel Specialist, for COWI in North America

This position supports COWI’s role for multiple tunneling projects or metro stations such as the Immersed Tube Tunnel portion of the new Fraser River Tunnel Project (FRTP). The successful candidate will be the Coordination Lead for the geotechnical and seismic disciplines. In this role, the Coordination Lead will support the tunnel Project Manager in coordinating between the Client and the COWI geotechnical team.

Create Solutions that will enable a better tomorrowWe are looking for a Leading Tunnel Specialist to join our global team of experts and work within a functional team that is responsible for performing engineering analysis, design, and technical reports and drawings for tunnels and various underground structures, such as deep shafts, cut-and-cover structures, and mined tunnels and caverns for metro transit, infrastructure, bridges or hydroelectric power projects. In this role, you will be responsible for working with multidisciplinary teams and effectively managing and delivering your own tasks in terms of budget, quality, and timelines.

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with clients, Owner’s Engineer, Design-Builder, Designer, and stakeholders throughout design development.
• Ground Condition Assessment: Interpret and classify geotechnical data to characterize ground conditions for structural design.
• Deliverables & Quality: Contribute to preparation, review, and approval of design deliverables including reports, memoranda, and construction drawings, ensuring quality standards.
• Digital Delivery: Support digital delivery, modeling, and information management across all project stages from concept to completion.
• Project Management: Serve as coordinating professional, overseeing geotechnical work, forecasting, scheduling, and budgeting.
• Team Coordination: Lead and coordinate the geotechnical and seismic team for COWI on FRTP and other assigned projects.

The position will require solid project management and technical skills and will provide opportunities to grow and develop leadership skills.

Do you want to join one of the established engineering consulting companies, creating value for customers, people, and societies worldwide? Can you add your effective leadership skills and expertise in regional and international underground structures and tunnels? Then this could be the next step in your career!

• Education & Licensing: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil, Geotechnical, or Structural Engineering with substantial tunneling experience; Professional Engineer License (P.Eng.) in BC.
• Technical Skills: Comprehensive geotechnical knowledge with deep understanding of geological conditions, rock mechanics, hydrogeology, ground improvement, and seismic design of underground structures.
• Regulatory & Regional Knowledge: Familiarity with North American codes and standards; experience working in BC and West Coast US seismic regions preferred.
• Tunneling Experience: Demonstrated proficiency across multiple tunneling methods (TBM, SEM, cut-and-cover, soft ground, hard rock) including design-build projects and preparation of specifications/contract documents.
• Software Proficiency: Skilled in BIM/parametric and design software (AutoCAD, Dynamo, Grasshopper, RS2/3, SWEDGE, UNWEDGE, DIPS, UDEC, FLAC/FLAC3D, Plaxis 2D/3D, Sofistik, etc.).
• Design & Analysis: Proficiency in analytical and numerical modeling methods (FE soil interaction, seismic, and tunnel lining/face pressure design) for tunnels, shafts, caverns, and foundations in urban and seismic environments.
• Technical Skill: Perform and review engineering analyses and designs, with emphasis on seismic analysis and soil-structure interaction for underground, retaining, foundation, and marine structures.
• Project Experience: Minimum 15 years in AEC industry with leadership in producing, reviewing, and ensuring quality of design deliverables for complex urban underground projects.

Flexible working arrangement | Top-up parental and childbirth recovery leave | Fantastic close-knit team with a wealth of knowledge to share! | Full time hires get minimum 3 weeks vacation to start | Floating holiday to celebrate employee diversity | Paid sick leave | Annual Fitness spending account. Yes, you can use this for a ski pass, yoga or gym membership | Group RRSP program with company matching | Personal and professional development fund | Parking or public transit allowance | Extended Health coverage with 100% of premiums paid by us | Employee Assistance Program (EAP) | STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance | Referral incentive program| Frequent social events |

What we also offer:Joining the COWI community provides much more than just attractive compensation. We support our people both professionally and personally.

Base compensation: $131,000 to $179,000 for North Vancouver location only. Actual compensation is subject to variations due to education, experience, skill set, and location.