Associate Designer- Tunnel Practice

Associate Designer
- Tunnel Practice (Canada)

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.

• Assist in the design of tunnels using TBM (Tunnel Boring Machine) and SEM (Sequential Excavation Methods), under 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 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.

• Bachelor's degree + 2 years of demonstrated equivalency or experience and/or education.

• Degree in Civil, Geotechnical or Structural Engineering with experience in tunneling, underground engineering or Master’s Degree in related field.
• 3+ years experience in foundations, underground structures, tunnels, trenchless structures.
• 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.

• ReqID: J
• Business Line:
  Transportation
• Business Group: DCS
• Strategic Business Unit:
  Canada
• Career Area:
  Engineering
• Work Location Model:
  Hybrid
• Compensation: USD 64066.73 - USD 108913.43 yearly
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Job function:
  Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
• Industries:
  Architecture and Planning, Civil Engineering, Construction

Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $64066.73 to $108913.43.

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of its employees. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability, paid time off, leave of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, wellness resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.