Tunnel/Geostructural Engineer

At Mott MacDonald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things in engineering, management, and development services, supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. As one of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through our network of 20,000+ talented consultants. With sustainability and innovation at the heart of all our sectors in North America, including, Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water.

We believe in empowering our people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities to contribute to career-defining work. Join us and be part of a collaborative environment where your ambitions are united with ours, and you can truly shape your story.

We are looking for a talented, motivated, and Tunnel/Geostructural EIT to join our Vancouver tunnels team. In this position you will work alongside our tunnel engineers on local, national and global projects.

As a Tunnel/Geostructural Engineer-In-Training, your responsibilities will include:

• Assist in performing geotechnical and geostructural analysis and design for tunnels, shafts, excavations, retaining structures, and other underground or ground interaction systems.
• Support site oversight, field reviews, site investigation activities under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Support interpretation of geotechnical data, develop ground models, and establish engineering parameters to support design and risk evaluations.
• Complete engineering calculations, design reports, drawings, and technical specifications in accordance with applicable codes and standards under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Build numerical models (e.g., finite element or finite difference) to assess ground behavior, soil–structure interaction, deformation, and stability.
• Collaborate on design inputs with other disciplines such as civil, structural, environmental, and construction teams.
• Contribute to project planning, scheduling, and quality assurance activities to ensure effective and timely delivery of design packages.
• Assist with proposal preparation, scope definition, and the development of engineering cost estimates when required.

The successful candidate must have the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Geotechnical or Structural Engineering; a master’s degree is an asset.
• Registered or eligible for registration as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) in British Columbia.
• Ability to obtain professional registration in upcoming years.
• 3-5 years of relevant project experience in Structural/Geotechnical engineering design for tunnels, shafts and other underground structures.
• Proficiency in geotechnical and structural analysis software (e.g. Plaxis, RocScience, SAP2000) or similar tools.
• Strong understanding of soil mechanics, structural behavior, and ground–structure interaction.
• Good written   and verbal communication, with excellent problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Enthusiasm for working on complex infrastructure projects and learning from industry leaders.

At Mott MacDonald, our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, providing them with a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses.

Multiple factors such as qualifications, overall experience and position responsibilities will be used to determine the successful candidate's actual salary within the expected range.

The expected salary range for this position is from $84,000 - $103,000.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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At Mott MacDonald, we believe great ideas happen when we're together. Our 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. We balance flexibility with connection, so you and your manager can choose how to meet client, team, and personal commitments.

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.