Senior Project Engineer Tunnels

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver technical design and analysis for tunnels and underground structures across concept, preliminary, and detailed design phases.
• Support and contribute to the delivery of large-scale tunneling and underground infrastructure projects, particularly major transportation programs.
• Provide technical leadership within project teams, resolving complex engineering challenges and ensuring high-quality outcomes.
• Review and validate engineering calculations, reports, drawings, and specifications to ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and best practices.
• Apply advanced engineering tools, software, and methodologies (e.g., PLAXIS, BIM, Civil 3D) to improve design efficiency and project performance.
• Cook up with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and stakeholders to clarify requirements and deliver practical, cost-effective solutions.
• Contribute technical input to proposals and bids, supporting business development and project acquisition efforts.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers, supporting capability development and knowledge sharing within the team.
• Stay informed on emerging technologies and industry trends, incorporating innovative approaches where appropriate.
• Lead by example in health, safety, and wellbeing, promoting lessons learned and modeling positive safety behaviors.
• Champion the organization’s values, code of conduct, and inclusion and diversity, fostering a collaborative and inclusive working environment.

Candidate Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent (Master’s degree preferred).
• Professional Engineer (PE / P.Eng.) license required or ability to obtain within a defined timeframe.
• 8–12+ years of experience in tunneling, underground structures, or related heavy civil infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience delivering projects across Transportation, Water/Wastewater, Energy, and other infrastructure sectors.
• Strong technical proficiency in tunnel and underground design principles, standards, and methodologies.
• Experience with engineering software and tools such as PLAXIS, SAP2000, Strand7, RS2/RS3, AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, BIM platforms, and related analysis tools.
• Solid understanding of geotechnical, structural, and environmental considerations in underground works.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical design reviews and manage risk, quality, and technical performance on multidisciplinary projects.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a proven ability to mentor and develop junior engineers.
• Experience supporting project management activities such as scheduling, budgeting, and technical reporting is an asset.

Benefits & Reward

• Comprehensive benefit package that includes 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability, paid holidays, PTO, parental leave, and company paid life insurance.
• Individual pay is determined based on several factors such as work location, education, experience, and unique skills.
• The expected salary for this position is $148,000 - $181,000.

Collaboration at Our Core

• Hybrid approach centers on an in-office culture, with most of your time spent collaborating face-to-face and a minimum of three days per week in the office.
• Balance flexibility with connection, so you and your manager can choose how to meet client, team, and personal commitments.

Equal Opportunity

• We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all.
• We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.