Senior Tunnel 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 experienced Senior Tunnel Engineer / Project Manager to support our Toronto tunnels team. In this position you will work alongside our geotechnical and structural engineers on local, national and global projects. 

As a Senior Tunnel Engineer / Project Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Developing design solutions and associated deliverables by drawing on deep knowledge of a broad range of geotechnical and structural skills, including: tunnel, shaft, support of excavation, and underground structure design;

• Providing technical guidance and leadership in the development of technical solutions for underground projects, particularly those in the water / wastewater and transit markets;

• Providing constructability and biddability reviews;

• Delivery of packages of design work including writing reports and specifications;

• Providing leadership on matters of underground engineering practice, including codes and standards, calculations, and construction drawings;

• Project Management or design package management including collaboration with external and internal stakeholders, quality control, and management of inputs from other team members;

• Liaising with the client, attending progress meetings and producing reports on progress;

• Advancing the team’s capability by advancing technical excellence and digital innovation; and

• Supporting the company in winning future projects through business development efforts and proposal delivery.

The right candidate is a versatile and creative thinker who can lead teams of engineers to provide practical solutions to complex problems.

**The candidate must have the following qualifications:

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• A strong academic background, with a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering or Geological Engineering (a Master’s degree would be considered an asset)

• At least 10 years of relevant project experience in Structural/Geotechnical engineering design & construction for tunnels, shafts and other underground structures (experience with water / wastewater projects in the GTHA and with tunnel design / project management would be considered an asset)

• P.Eng designation in Ontario is required (or candidate is able to obtain it within short period of time)

• Effective communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills; able to collaborate effectively with all levels of staff and clients and nurture the development of junior staff

• Advanced knowledge in developing innovative underground structure solutions using current design standards and guidelines

• Capability or familiarity with numerical analysis software (geotechnical/structural)

• Ability and enthusiasm for supervising the work of others, including check and approval of key deliverables

**Total Rewards
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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.

In compliance with the Employment Standards Act of Ontario, the expected salary range for this position is from $126,000 - $160,000. 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. 

Collaboration at Our Core
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.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). Mott MacDonald Canada Limited will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.