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Job Description
AECOM is seeking a passionate, skilled and innovative Associate Designer to join our growing Tunneling Practice in Canada. This role is ideal for a technically strong, collaborative professional with extensive experience in tunnel design, underground structures, and geotechnical/structural analysis for major infrastructure programs.
At AECOM, you will join a global team of 50,000+ professionals driven by a shared purpose: delivering a better world. Our work improves mobility, resilience, clean water access, and community connectivity across Canada.
Key Responsibilities
Assist in the design of tunnels using TBM (Tunnel Boring Machine) and SEM (Sequential Excavation Methods), under the guidance of senior engineers.
Use commercial software tools (e.g., Finite Element or Distinct Element software) to conduct basic structural and geotechnical analyses.
Develop and verify calculations for structural and geotechnical verifications, ensuring accuracy and compliance with standards.
Provide input on soil and rock mechanics, ground-structure interactions, and underground engineering principles to support project teams.
Assist in preparing technical inputs for tunnel proposals, including methodologies and techniques.
Contribute to the design of SOE systems for shafts, pump stations, and cut-and-cover structures.
Participate in Health & Safety (H&S) reviews, constructability assessments, and risk management planning.
Support the preparation of design reports, technical specifications, and drawings.
Work closely with other engineers, professionals, and clients to ensure project alignment and integration.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
Preferred Qualifications
Degree in Civil, Geotechnical or Structural Engineering with experience in tunneling and underground engineering or Master’s Degree in structural or geotechnical engineering is preferred.
3+ years’ experience in foundations, underground structures, tunnels, trenchless structures, etc
Experience in different tunneling methods, shaft design and ground improvement, SEM tunneling, TBM tunneling.
Knowledge of Geotechnical, Hydrogeology, Geological engineering and Rock mechanics.
Knowledge of analytical and numerical analysis methods for underground works and tunnels.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills applied to design activities.
Excellent oral and written skills as well as interpersonal/teamwork skills.
Additional Information
Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $70000 to $90000.
About AECOM
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
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