Geotechnical Designer, Tunnels

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

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Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

In this role the HDR Tunnels Team, we'll count on you to:

• Support design, engineering analyses, procurement and construction of tunnels and underground infrastructure projects in Toronto and across North America
• Support implementation of Toronto's Ontario Line Subway Project, a $27 billion 15 km mass transit railway with 9 km of twin tunnels, portals and complex underground interchange stations
• Work with multi-disciplinary engineering professionals and design technicians
• Conduct desk studies, geotechnical investigations, analysis and design assignments
• Coordinate geotechnical site investigations including test pits, boreholes, sampling and testing
• Prepare drawings, technical memos, management plans, geotechnical and design reports
• Support project managers and senior engineers to deliver infrastructure projects
• Plan investigations and design activities that have significant impact on HDR's success
• Assist project managers and senior engineers to deliver infrastructure projects
• Support delivery of HDR's engineering consultancy services to budget and schedule
• Participate in business development, marketing and proposal preparation as needed
• Develop professional profile through industry engagement and project engineering.

Preferred Qualifications

• MSc degree from accredited university in geotechnical or geological engineering
• Academic transcripts showing university courses completed with good grades
• Eligible for PEO registration as a Professional Engineer (PEng)
• A minimum of 2 years' experience in geology field work or geotechnical engineering
• Knowledge and experience in geotechnical site characterization and mapping
• Experience with Microsoft Office software, engineering software and video webinars
• Experience with civil and geotechnical design software such as CAD, FLAC, Slope/W
• Strong written and oral communication skills for meetings, design reports and technical memos
• Available for travel to other HDR offices and remote locations for site work
• Adaptable and willing to learn from senior engineering professionals

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate.
• Experience with MS Office, GIS, and CADD, as appropriate
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location:
Canada-Ontario-Toronto

Industry:
Transit

Schedule:
Full-time

Employee Status:
Regular

BusinessClass:
Geotechnical

Job Posting:
Sep 3, 2025

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer ). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.