Ingénieur(e) de chantier principal(e) - Tunnels
Core
Lead engineering activities for tunnel boring and cut-and-cover excavation projects, ensuring quality, safety, and schedule adherence from design to closeout.
Role type
Senior Site Engineering Manager (Tunneling & Underground Construction)
Builds
Underground infrastructure including tunnels, deep shafts, and retaining structures for water conveyance and large-scale infrastructure programs.
Domain
Civil Engineering / Geotechnical Engineering / Underground Construction
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Tunnel boring machine (TBM) operations, Cut-and-cover (SEM) methods, Deep shaft construction, Geotechnical analysis, Structural analysis, Instrumentation monitoring, Quality assurance/control, Safety management, Stakeholder coordination
Preferred skills
Master's in Geotechnical Engineering or Structural Engineering, OIQ membership, 10+ years in TBM/SEM projects, Rock mechanics expertise, 2D/3D numerical modeling, French/English bilingualism
Technologies
TBM, SEM/NATM, Piezometers, Extensometers, Load cells, 2D/3D modeling software
Responsibilities
Coordinate daily on-site engineering activities and manage RFIs; Review temporary works, sequencing, and hold points; Verify TBM launch readiness and supervise segment installation; Manage cut-and-cover excavation and shotcrete application; Inspect excavation support systems and groundwater control; Implement and monitor instrumentation and interpret trends; Enforce QA/QC and safety/environmental controls; Lead work plans and design tasks for medium-to-high complexity projects.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities