Tunnelling Engineer
CA$134,500 / yr base salary
Posted 11 Sep 2026
Advertised as “Principal Tunnelling / Civil Engineer”
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- Expected experience
- 10–15 yrs
- Management level
- People management
| Base salary | CA$134,500 / yr |
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CertificationsProfessional Engineer Licence with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO)
Field of studyCivil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Rock Mechanics, Tunnelling (or related)
Study levelBachelor's or higher
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The Opportunity
Shape Canada's Underground Future
Bring deep technical expertise to infrastructure that connects communities, enables industry, and performs safely beneath complex ground conditions. Your leadership will help transform underground challenges into resilient, constructible solutions.
Based in Mississauga within the Greater Toronto Area, you will contribute as a Senior Tunnelling Engineer to complex tunnelling, underground, mining, and infrastructure projects across Canada. Working with multidisciplinary teams throughout the project lifecycle—from early-stage studies and geological investigations through detailed design and construction support—you will lead technical delivery, strengthen client confidence, mentor developing professionals, and advance WSP's tunnelling and rock engineering capabilities.
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Your Impact
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Lead tunnelling, slope stability, and underground excavation assignments in rock from concept and feasibility through detailed design and construction support.
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Deliver geotechnical and geostructural solutions that improve safety, constructability, efficiency, and long-term performance for critical underground infrastructure.
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Guide geological investigations, alignment studies, ground characterization, excavation support design, and advanced numerical analyses to reduce uncertainty and manage project risk.
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Collaborate across geotechnical, structural, geological, mining, and environmental disciplines to create integrated solutions for clients and communities.
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Strengthen client relationships by communicating clear technical recommendations and contributing to proposals, project planning, and business development activities.
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Develop emerging professionals and advance technical excellence through mentorship, quality reviews, innovation, knowledge sharing, and lessons learned.
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