Engineering Manager at Consultancy

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AECOM is actively seeking a Principal Engineer- Tunnel Practice for immediate employment in Markham, Ontario. This role will function as a Deputy Design Manager, supporting the Design Manager in the planning, coordination, and delivery of multidisciplinary design packages for a deep sanitary sewer tunnel system within a dense urban corridor.
The position is suited to a technically strong engineer with proven experience in design delivery, coordination, and risk management for major municipal infrastructure programs.
Familiarity with water and wastewater design standards in the Region of Peel, City of Toronto, York Region, and Halton Region is considered an asset.
Coordinate multidisciplinary design inputs, including tunnelling, geotechnical, hydrogeological, structural, civil, utilities, hydraulic, traffic, environmental, procurement, cost, and schedule disciplines.
Lead and independently organize work plans, design tasks, and deliverables for medium- to high-complexity tunneling and underground projects.
Provide expert guidance in soil mechanics, rock mechanics, and ground-structure interaction to multidisciplinary project teams.
Contribute geotechnical and structural expertise for underground components on major water conveyance projects, including long microtunnels drives and deep shafts.
Provide technical input for tunnel and shafts design methodologies, means and methods, and proposal development.
Participate in constructability reviews, value engineering workshops, and risk management activities.
Prepare contract documents, design reports, technical specifications, and drawing packages.
Collaborate closely with internal disciplines, external partners, and clients to support successful project delivery.
Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of AECOM's tunneling standards, tools, and best practices.
6 years of experience with design management of water conveyance tunneling projects.
~ Strong technical capabilities in underground design and numerical analysis.

6+ years of experience in tunnels and microtunnels design, deep shafts, underground structures, and geotechnical/structural analysis for major infrastructure programs (highly preferred).

• Master's Degree in Geotechnical or Structural Engineering.
• Experience with design management of water conveyance projects.
• Technical expertise in TBM tunneling, SEM/NATM, shaft design, ground improvement, and deep excavation support systems.
• Proficiency in analytical and numerical methods for underground works, including 2D/3D modelling.
• Ability to work independently and make informed technical decisions with minimal supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present technical concepts clearly.
• Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

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As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. Artificial intelligence will be used to support the screening, assessment, and selection of applicants for this role. Strategic Business Unit: AME Support
Career Area: Engineering
Compensation: CAD 140000 - CAD 190000 - yearly