Tunnelling and Trenchless Delivery Lead, Vancouver EOI

Tunnelling and Trenchless Delivery Lead, Vancouver EOI Date:

Oct 9, 2026

Company:

Hatch

Requisition ID: 102416

Job Category: Infrastructure

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining , energy , and infrastructure ,our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally.Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Our expertise in infrastructure includes aviation, highways and bridges, planning and advisory services, ports, rail and transit, tunnels, and water. Want to be part of the creation and construction of our cities? Then the infrastructure team is for you

Position Summary

The Tunnelling and Trenchless Delivery Lead will provide technical leadership and project delivery support for major underground infrastructure projects involving conventional tunnelling, microtunnelling, pipe jacking, horizontal directional drilling (HDD), shaft construction, and other trenchless technologies. The role will support the planning, design, and construction of municipal water and wastewater conveyance infrastructure.

The successful candidate will lead design activities, oversee project execution, mentor junior engineers, support business development initiatives, and contribute to the continued growth of the tunnelling and trenchless practice.

This posting is part of a proactive talent search as we plan for upcoming growth. We are seeking to connect with qualified candidates now, with the expectation of hiring in the near future once final approval is completed. This is commonly referred to as an Expression of Interest requisition, or EOI. This role can be based In Vancouver, Calgary, or Mississauga.

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery

Lead planning, design, and construction support services for tunnelling and trenchless infrastructure projects.

Oversee preparation of technical specifications, design drawings, and contract documents.

Coordinate with municipalities, regulators, utility owners, and other project stakeholders.

Lead the technical delivery of tunnelling and trenchless infrastructure projects.

Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout project execution.

Manage scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk associated with assigned projects.

Support project managers in planning and delivering engineering services.

Review engineering deliverables and ensure compliance with applicable standards and client requirements.

Provide construction-phase engineering support, including contractor inquiries, site reviews, field inspections, and issue resolution.

Participate in project reviews, design workshops, and risk assessments.

Technical Leadership

Provide technical leadership for tunnelling, trenchless, and municipal water and wastewater conveyance infrastructure projects.

Conventional tunnelling

Sequential Excavation Method (SEM/NATM)

Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD)

Shaft and portal design

Ground support systems

Excavation support and temporary works

Support geotechnical interpretation and constructability evaluations.

Develop technical reports, design criteria, specifications, calculations, and engineering studies.

Lead alignment development, constructability reviews, risk assessments, and value engineering exercises for tunnels, shafts, and associated conveyance infrastructure.

Ensure designs consider safety, operability, maintainability, and construction feasibility.

Client and Business Development

Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, and industry stakeholders.

Support proposal preparation, technical approaches, work plans, and fee estimates.

Participate in business development activities and project pursuits.

Represent the organization at industry conferences, technical forums, and client meetings.

Identify opportunities for repeat and new business.

Support business development initiatives and provide strategic advice to clients on tunnelling, trenchless, and municipal conveyance infrastructure solutions.

Leadership and Mentoring

Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior and intermediate engineers.

Support recruitment, development, and retention of team members.

Foster a collaborative, safety-focused, and high-performance culture.

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