Tunnelling and Trenchless Delivery Lead, Vancouver EOI

Requisition ID: 102416 

Job Category:  Infrastructure 

Location:  Vancouver, BC, Canada 

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.
• Provide expertise in:
• Conventional tunnelling
• TBM tunnelling
• Sequential Excavation Method (SEM/NATM)
• Microtunnelling
• Pipe jacking
• 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.
• Promote knowledge sharing and continuous improvement across project teams.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or related field.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or eligibility for registration.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in tunnelling, trenchless, underground infrastructure, municipal water, wastewater, or linear conveyance project delivery.
• Experience delivering municipal water and wastewater conveyance, tunnelling, or trenchless infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of:
• Underground construction methods
• Ground behaviour and geotechnical principles
• Risk management and constructability
• Contract delivery models
• Design standards and industry best practices
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and project coordination skills.

Preferred

• Experience working within an EPCM consulting environment.
• Experience on major transportation, transit, water, wastewater, mining, or utility infrastructure projects.
• Design-build, progressive design-build, alliance, or alternative delivery experience.
• Experience serving as Task Lead, Design Manager, Technical Lead, or Delivery Lead.
• Strong client-facing and business development experience.
• Construction support and field experience on active tunnelling projects.
• Master's degree in geotechnical, civil, or tunnelling engineering.
• Demonstrated understanding of municipal water and wastewater conveyance systems, including watermains, trunk sewers, conveyance tunnels, intakes, and outfalls.
• Experience delivering major water and wastewater tunnelling or trenchless infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with municipal standards, permitting, and approval processes.

Technical Competencies

• Tunnel design and underground infrastructure engineering.
• Trenchless technologies and installation methods.
• Geotechnical interpretation and risk assessment.
• Design management and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Construction staging and constructability reviews.
• Cost estimating and schedule development.
• Quality assurance and technical review.
• Contract administration and construction support.
• Client relationship management.
• Proposal and business development support.
• Municipal water and wastewater conveyance infrastructure.
• Tunnel and shaft infrastructure design and delivery.
• Utility coordination and stakeholder management.
• Asset management and rehabilitation planning.
• Construction planning, staging, constructability review, and engineering support during construction.
• Familiarity with BIM, AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, GIS platforms, and project scheduling tools.

Base salary range: $123,000 - $165,000

At Hatch, we are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. In accordance with legislated pay transparency requirements, the expected salary range for this position is based on current market data and aligned with internal pay structures to ensure consistency and fairness.

Your individual compensation within this range will depend on factors such as skills, experience, qualifications and location. In addition to base pay, our total rewards package may include performance-based incentives, comprehensive benefits, and other programs designed to support your well-being and growth.

Why join us?

• Work with great people to make a difference
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions

• Flexible work environment
• Long term career development
• Think globally, work locally

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.