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Who are we looking for?
Our Tunnel Group and Rail and Transit Group are growing and looking for a Tunnel Engineer to join us in Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Working with an energetic and high-performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:
- Assist with project work within GHD’s Rail and Transportation business and support other tunnelling projects across Canada or internationally, as opportunities present.
- Assist in responding to technical and administrative tasks associated with the development of tunnels and stations.
- Carry out analysis as directed by senior members of the team for tunnel liners and shaft design using PLAXIS, FLAC, Rocscience, etc.
- Prepare tunnel reports and provide input to the tunnel component of proposals.
- Attend client meetings along with a supervisor.
- Data Collection and Analysis: Collate and analyze data using preset tools, methods, and formats. Involves working independently.
- Geoscientific Studies and Interpretations: Contribute to well proposals by providing complex analysis and interpretation of geological/geophysical field data. Involves using advanced modeling techniques.
- Reservoir Characterization and Analysis: Assist with reservoir characterization and simulation by compiling reservoir engineering data and helping to analyze it. This could include data from flow tests and well tests, as well as data on historical production performance.
- Engineering Solutions Design: Contribute to the development of, and implement feasibility testing of, proposed engineering solutions to provide feedback and data to validate the design.
- Knowledge Management: Implement policies and processes, collect best practices and case studies, and participate in internal knowledge-sharing sessions to capture and share knowledge among colleagues on project/program outcomes and innovative practices in allocated projects.
- Data Management: Help others get the most out of data management systems by providing support and advice.
- Technical Developments Recommendation: Discuss and recommend technical developments to improve the quality of the website/portal/applications software and supporting infrastructure to better meet users’ needs.
What you’ll bring to the team:
- 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.
- Geotechnical Engineering: 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.
- Demonstrate strong knowledge of the different tunnelling & shaft construction methods, logistics, equipment, and methodology selection.
- Experience in calculating tunnel-induced settlement, including analysis of damage to adjacent infrastructure.
- Familiar with settlement instrumentation & monitoring.
Salary range: $77,550 - $129,250. The posted salary range represents the expected hiring range for GHD locations in its major city centres. Ranges may vary for positions in other locations. At GHD, base salary is determined by your skills, experience, qualifications, and work location. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and adhere to all relevant pay transparency legislation.
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in recruiting is just getting started and may be used during the process to improve efficiency and fairness. Your application may be reviewed by both AI and our hiring team. While AI supports some steps through the process, all final hiring decisions are made by humans.
As a diverse and inclusive organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.
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