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Tunnel Design Engineer

Toronto, ON
On-site
Posted Sep 18, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Apply by: Oct 13, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level

Job summary

Perform design and analysis for various tunnel and underground structures, including bored, mined, and cut-and-cover tunnels. Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to develop design deliverables and provide technical support during procurement and construction phases.

Job details

We are seeking an experienced Tunnel Design Engineer with 5–8 years of professional experience to support the planning, design, and delivery of underground infrastructure projects across Canada for a specialist engineering consultancy. The successful candidate will play a key role in technical design, analysis, and coordination for tunnelling and underground works, working closely with multidisciplinary teams and clients. This role is well-suited to an engineer with strong technical fundamentals in tunnelling and underground design, hands-on project experience, and familiarity with Canadian codes, standards, and construction practices. Key Responsibilities Perform design and analysis for tunnel and underground structures, including: Bored and mined tunnels Cut-and-cover tunnels Shafts, caverns, and underground stations Develop and check design deliverables such as: Design reports Drawings and specifications Technical calculations and models Conduct geotechnical and structural assessments related to tunnelling works, including ground support and lining systems Apply relevant Canadian and international standards (e.g., CSA, TAC, AREMA, AASHTO, Eurocodes where applicable) Coordinate with geotechnical, structural, civil, mechanical, and construction teams Support constructability reviews, risk assessments, and value engineering exercises Participate in design reviews with clients, contractors, and stakeholders Provide technical support during procurement and construction phases, including responses to RFIs and site support as needed Mentor junior engineers and contribute to knowledge sharing within the team Required Qualifications and Experience Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline (Master’s degree considered an asset) 5–8 years of relevant experience in tunnel and underground design Experience working on infrastructure projects in Canada Working knowledge of tunnelling methods (TBM, SEM/NATM, cut-and-cover) Familiarity with geotechnical principles and ground–structure interaction Proficiency with relevant software tools (e.g., PLAXIS, FLAC, SAP2000, MIDAS, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or similar) Eligibility for, or possession of, Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Canada Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and 5-8 years of relevant experience in tunnel design within Canada. Candidates must be proficient in specialized software like PLAXIS or SAP2000 and be eligible for a P.Eng. designation.