Senior Tunneling Expert

4 weeks ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada COWI Full time

Technical Leadership for Underground Projects

COWI is seeking a highly experienced Technical Director to lead our team in North America. As a Technical Director for Underground Projects, you will work closely with a team of experts on some of North America's most significant projects.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

  • Perform tasks on projects requiring a broad and deep knowledge in a field of expertise related to tunnels and underground structures.
  • Prepare work plans, schedules, and budgets along with preparing engineering reports, specifications, and other technical documents.
  • Lead project teams in the evaluation of tunnel alignments, the geometry of stations & shafts, temporary support systems, geotechnical data, structural analysis, design of tunnels and tunnel liner systems, coffer dams, slurry walls and cross passages.
  • Supervise, coordinate, and manage the production of drawings and specifications for underground projects while also reviewing design options for both technical and financial impact.
  • Perform site and field inspections and condition assessments.

You will be a part of the Leadership team and will:

  • Develop technical networks outside of COWI, including participation in technical conferences, publishing, and presenting technical papers.
  • Attract and retain key staff members while effectively mentoring other engineers to ensure the team's professional development.
  • Provide technical guidance and leadership in the development of technical solutions for underground projects.
  • Promote 'one COWI network' including staff sharing.
  • Be responsible for hiring in conjunction with the Head of Section, Project Director and VP Ops.

Your skills. Our team. Together we design the future.

You will have:

  • Degree in structural engineering or civil engineering or geotechnical engineering or field related to Underground Construction/Tunnelling.
  • P.Eng. designation in Ontario or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire. Licenses in US states an asset.
  • 15+ years of related experience in the tunnel and/or underground infrastructure with 5 plus years of prior experience working as a Design Manager.
  • Have experience in the delivery of Design-Build underground projects at all phases, including feasibility/conceptual studies to detailed design.
  • Have extensive experience in the tunneling/underground industry along with substantial technical management experience for small to large scale tunnel and underground projects.


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