Tunnel Design Lead
On-site · Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Job Summary
Lead the technical delivery of tunnelling and underground design projects from concept through construction support; act as a trusted technical advisor and primary client interface, strengthening long-term partnerships; drive business growth by contributing to proposals, pursuits, and strategic client engagements; provide expert oversight on tunnel alignment, excavation methods, ground support, and geo-structural design; champion safety, quality, constructability, and risk management across all project phases; mentor and develop multidisciplinary teams, building technical depth and succession within the practice; collaborate across disciplines to deliver innovative, integrated underground solutions.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in civil, geotechnical, or geological engineering with a focus on tunnelling
- 15+ years of experience in tunnelling and underground infrastructure design
- 5+ years leading or managing underground design projects
- Proven experience as a Tunnel Design Lead on complex, multidisciplinary projects
- Active membership with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO)
- Strong technical communication skills with the ability to influence clients and stakeholders
- Willingness to travel to project sites as required
- Legally authorized to work in Canada
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