Senior Engineer – Tunnels

GHD

Ingénieur senior supervisant des projets de tunnels dans les secteurs ferroviaire, des transports et de l’eau chez GHD. Contribuant à des projets d’envergure au Canada et à l’international.

Posted 7/18/2026full-timeMontréal • 🇨🇦 CanadaSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in managing large-scale tunnel projects, providing technical leadership in railway and transportation engineering, and delivering design solutions in complex environments. Proficient in coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and ensuring project success within budget and schedule constraints.

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Project Management SkillsTechnical Leadership in Tunnel EngineeringExperience with Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs)Registered Professional EngineerBilingual Communication in French and English

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Hard Skills

Tunnel Design EngineeringUnderground ConstructionGeotechnical EngineeringStructural EngineeringDesign-Build Project DeliverySoil/Rock-Structure InteractionPrecast LiningsPublic-Private Partnership (PPP) ProjectsMedium- to Large-Scale Project ManagementEngineering Consultancy Experience

Soft Skills

FlexibilityResilienceClient Relationship ManagementProblem-SolvingCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs)Design SoftwareProject Management Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Ordre des Ingénieurs du Québec MembershipASP CardValid Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

Railway EngineeringTransportation EngineeringWater Sector ProjectsConstruction IndustryEngineering Consultancy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee tunnel projects in the rail, transportation and water sectors at GHD.
Support other tunnel projects in Canada or internationally as opportunities arise.
Participate in large-scale projects in the transportation, energy and water markets.
Design engineering solutions for tunnels in rock and in soft ground.
Deliver design–build projects in public–private partnership (PPP) arrangements.
Manage design consulting projects to meet schedules and budgets.
Coordinate with design and construction teams.

Requirements

What you’ll need

15 years of professional experience, including at least 10 years on underground and tunnel projects.
Registered member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec. Recognition/licensure as a professional engineer in other Canadian provinces and in the United States is an asset.
Proven project management skills, with the ability to provide technical leadership on medium- to large-scale tunnel projects in railway and transportation engineering.
Experience in a construction company or engineering consultancy with a commercial mindset.
Demonstrated ability to meet or exceed client and partner expectations, and to deliver on organizational commitments and deliverables.
Flexibility and resilience when addressing complex problems, and the ability to apply reliable methods to resolve them.
Experience in tunnel construction using tunnel boring machines (TBMs) and precast linings.
Excellent communication skills in French and English.
Hold an ASP card.
Have access to a vehicle at all times and hold a valid driver’s license.
Bachelor’s degree in civil, geotechnical, geological engineering, or a related field. A master’s degree in engineering with a specialization in tunnel/structural engineering, soil/rock–structure interaction and/or geostructural design is an asset.

Benefits

Comp & perks

GHD is an equal opportunity employer.
Upon request, GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.