Tunnel Engineering Assistant

at  GHD

Mississauga, ON, Canada -

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Immediate09 Sep, 2024Not Specified10 Jun, 2024N/AGood communication skillsNoNo
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Description:

Join a global professional services leader. We are committed to solving the world’s biggest challenges in the areas of water, energy and urbanization.
At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.
That’s why we pledge to support and empower all of our people to make a positive impact when working hand in hand with our business to drive change. We’ll help you accelerate your career and empower you with the right technology and training as you bring ideas and projects to life.
Together with your colleagues, clients and partners, you’ll make an impact that is felt by all. See where your commitment could take you.
Who we are looking for?
We are growing, and looking for a new or recent graduate to join us as Junior Tunnel Engineering Assistant in Mississauga or Markham, ON . You will play a key role in a wide variety of tunnel engineering projects. GHD has several large diameter tunnelling projects on going including the Yonge North Subway Extension, Scarborough Subway Extension, Ontario Line South, Sepulveda Transit Corridor and Sydney Metro West project.
With commitment, there’s no idea too big, no dream too far. We strive to create opportunity for all. Giving you leading training and development programmes to accelerate your growth.
Come and see where your career can take you and the impact your commitment can make.
Let’s solve the big problems together.

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

  • Assisting with project work within GHD’s Rail and Transportation and Water business and support other tunnelling projects across Canada or internationally, as opportunities present.
  • Assisting in responding to technical and administrative tasks associated with the development of tunnels and stations.
  • Carrying out analysis as directed by senior members of the team for tunnel liners and shaft/tunnel design using PLAXIS, FLAC, Rocscience, etc.

What you will bring to the team :

  • University graduate with degree in geotechnical, geological or civil engineering (Master or PhD Degree in Tunnel/Geotechnical Engineering will be an asset)
  • Capability in working within tunnel design or construction teams is an asset
  • Experience in design of tunnels in soft ground and transit underground support of structure will be an asset
  • Knowledge of shaft & shoring design will be an asset
  • Experience in various industry standard geotechnical software’s would be an asset (PLAXIS, FLAC, Rocscience etc.)
  • Familiar with tunnelling & shaft construction, logistics & equipment & methodology selection, would be an asset
  • Excellent technical writing and presentation skills
  • Keen interest in infrastructure and underground structure design
  • Excellent problem-solving, multi-tasking, organizational and team work skills
  • Professional status desirable, e.g. P.Eng, or working towards it
  • Valid Ontario Driver’s License (G)

We’ll give you control over your career, empower you to find innovative solutions and help you create a lasting impact.
See where your commitment could take you with GHD.

AS A DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE ORGANIZATION, WE ENCOURAGE INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENT AND RECOGNIZE THE STRENGTH OF A DIVERSE WORKFORCE. GHD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. UPON REQUEST, GHD WILL PROVIDE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES THROUGHOUT THE RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PROCESS.

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Take on some of the world’s toughest challenges - with GHD supporting you every step of the way.
We’ll give you control over your career, empower you to find innovative solutions and help you create a lasting impact.
See where your commitment could take you with GHD.

WHO WE ARE

GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.
The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It’s what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity’s most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come

Responsibilities:

Please refer the Job description for details


REQUIREMENT SUMMARY

Min:N/AMax:5.0 year(s)

Information Technology/IT

Engineering Design / R&D

Software Engineering

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Mississauga, ON, Canada