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Senior Tunnelling / Civil Engineer

$135.2k - $179.1k per year

WSP in Canada

Senior Tunneling Engineer

Location: Mississauga, Greater Toronto Area

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and delivery of tunnelling, slope stability, and underground excavation projects in rock from concept through construction.
  • Deliver innovative geotechnical solutions that enhance safety, efficiency, and long‑term performance.
  • Oversee geological investigations, alignment studies, and advanced geo‑structural and numerical analyses.
  • Guide multidisciplinary collaboration across geotechnical, structural, and environmental teams.
  • Mentor and develop junior engineers, strengthening technical capability and knowledge sharing.
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships while supporting proposals and business development activities.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and safety requirements across all project phases.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement through innovation, best practices, and lessons learned.

Qualifications

  • 10–15 years of experience in rock mechanics, tunnelling, and underground design within a consulting environment.
  • Degree in Geological, Mining, or Civil Engineering (Master’s degree considered an asset).
  • Proven experience delivering large‑scale tunnelling and underground infrastructure projects.
  • Strong expertise in excavation support design in rock environments (tunnels, shafts, slopes, stabilization systems).
  • Advanced proficiency with numerical modelling tools (e.g., RS2/RS3, PLAXIS, GeoStudio or similar).
  • Licensed Professional Engineer with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO).
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high‑quality outcomes.
  • Excellent technical writing, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites as required.
  • Fluency in English; French is an asset.

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $135,200 - $179,100

MB & ON: $123,300 - $169,800

NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $122,100 - $162,200

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

EEO & Accessibility Statement

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies.

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