Senior Tunnelling Engineer

Posted A month ago

Job Details

Full Time

Location

Quebec

Job Description

Join our team as a Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Underground Structures and play a crucial role in shaping some of Canada's largest mining, tunneling, energy, and infrastructure projects. Apply today and become part of our team.

Location
Québec or Montréal

Job Summary
We are looking for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer specializing in the design and oversight of underground structure projects for major civil works. The candidate will join the Québec Mining Stability team and occasionally collaborate on mining projects, while focusing primarily on civil infrastructure (tramway, metro, technical galleries, etc.). You will provide technical leadership, mentor junior and intermediate team members, and work with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative, high-quality solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Perform and supervise geotechnical design studies for underground structures (tunnels, galleries, retaining systems).
Mentor junior engineers and ensure technical quality of deliverables.
Participate in geotechnical risk management, contracting, and regulatory compliance.
Define geological, geotechnical, and hydrogeological parameters for design.
Prepare detailed technical deliverables (geotechnical conditions, GBR, calculation notes, plans, and specifications).
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (structures, environment, hydrogeology, electromechanics, etc.).
Contribute to innovation and optimization in underground structure design projects across Canada.

Desired Profile

Degree: Civil Engineer or Geologist, active member of the Ordre des Ingénieurs du Québec, with specialization in geotechnics/rock mechanics.
Experience: Minimum 8 years in design and supervision of geotechnical works, preferably civil underground (tunnels, galleries) in rock.
Knowledge of applicable standards and codes (AFTES, ITA, CSA, Eurocodes, ASTM, FHWA, etc.).
Skills in numerical modeling (Plaxis, FLAC, Rocscience suite) and support structure calculations.
Excellent communication and project coordination skills.
French-speaking, with good English proficiency.
Asset: Experience in mining or hydroelectric projects.

Conditions

Permanent full-time position.
Hybrid telework possible.
Occasional travel within Canada.

Compensation

BC, AB, SK, NWT & NU: $122,900 - $162,800
MB & ON: $112,100 - $154,400
Atlantic Provinces & QC: $111,000 - $147,400

Disclosure:
The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

About WSP Canada

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international expertise. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, planners, landscape architects and urban designers, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Buildings, Transportation, Infrastructure, Environment, Geomatics, Energy, Resources, and Industrial sectors as well as project delivery and strategic consulting services. With over 8,000 talented people across Canada, we engineer projects that will help societies grow for generations to come.