Technical Director, Tunnels
Apply NowCompany: Arcadis
Location: Calgary, AB T1Y 7M8
Description:
Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.
We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world's most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.
Role description:
Arcadis is seeking a Technical Director - Tunnels to join our Mobility Global Business Area (GBA) in Canada. You will be responsible for providing technical leadership and oversight for the design and delivery of major tunnel projects across Canada, including transportation tunnels, utility tunnels, and other underground structures.
This leadership role requires deep expertise in structural and geotechnical aspects of tunnel design, extensive knowledge of tunneling methodologies and construction practices, and the ability to solve complex engineering challenges. The successful candidate will manage multidisciplinary teams, build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, and contribute to business growth by identifying new opportunities and driving technical innovation. You will champion best practices, mentor team members, and foster collaboration and excellence aligned with Arcadis' strategic goals.
Role accountabilities:
The successful candidate will provide outstanding technical leadership to a multidisciplinary design team, driving the delivery of tunnel projects across Canada. You will apply advanced expertise in tunnel & shaft engineering to lead the development of design drawings, specifications, and calculations, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices. You will act as a trusted advisor to clients and stakeholders, maintaining strong relationships and delivering clear, timely, and professional responses to project inquiries. You will provide guidance during proposal preparation and participate in internal evaluations to ensure project success. Additionally, you will oversee the technical output of the design team, mentor staff, and assess performance to ensure quality and efficiency. You will prepare technical reports, studies, and correspondence while supporting pre-bid conferences, proposal evaluations, and contract discussions.
This position will also be responsible for providing expertise in tunneling methodologies such large diameter bored tunneling, NATM (New Austrian Tunneling Method) / SEM (Sequential Excavation Method), cut-and-cover, micro-tunneling, and other excavation techniques. Providing expertise in complex tunnel engineering involving conventional and sophisticated engineering practices. (Tunnel alignments, shaft geometry and design, temporary support systems, geotechnical data, structural analysis, design of tunnels and tunnel liner systems, cofferdams, slurry walls and cross passages.) Performing and/or reviewing numerical analysis using SAP2000, FLAC/FLAC3D, PLAXIS/PLAXIS 3D or other software such as Visual Modflow. Co-ordinating with Owner/Contractor teams to resolve issues related to tunnel construction. Ensuring that completed engineering and documentation work is reviewed for technical, Arcadis and client compliance. Ensuring risks are proactively identified, assessed and managed to avoid adverse impacts on the project. Working to ensure maximum client satisfaction, championing client care and proactively working with the client. Reviewing the performance of team members and developing them to their full potential by engaging in Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
Qualifications & Experience:
Preferred Qualifications:
Why Arcadis?
We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It's why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.
You'll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you'll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.
Together, we can create a lasting legacy.
Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
The salary range for this position is $114,590 - $212,810. The base salary represents Arcadis' hiring range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as location, skills, experience, and qualification for the role.
We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world's most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.
Role description:
Arcadis is seeking a Technical Director - Tunnels to join our Mobility Global Business Area (GBA) in Canada. You will be responsible for providing technical leadership and oversight for the design and delivery of major tunnel projects across Canada, including transportation tunnels, utility tunnels, and other underground structures.
This leadership role requires deep expertise in structural and geotechnical aspects of tunnel design, extensive knowledge of tunneling methodologies and construction practices, and the ability to solve complex engineering challenges. The successful candidate will manage multidisciplinary teams, build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, and contribute to business growth by identifying new opportunities and driving technical innovation. You will champion best practices, mentor team members, and foster collaboration and excellence aligned with Arcadis' strategic goals.
Role accountabilities:
The successful candidate will provide outstanding technical leadership to a multidisciplinary design team, driving the delivery of tunnel projects across Canada. You will apply advanced expertise in tunnel & shaft engineering to lead the development of design drawings, specifications, and calculations, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices. You will act as a trusted advisor to clients and stakeholders, maintaining strong relationships and delivering clear, timely, and professional responses to project inquiries. You will provide guidance during proposal preparation and participate in internal evaluations to ensure project success. Additionally, you will oversee the technical output of the design team, mentor staff, and assess performance to ensure quality and efficiency. You will prepare technical reports, studies, and correspondence while supporting pre-bid conferences, proposal evaluations, and contract discussions.
This position will also be responsible for providing expertise in tunneling methodologies such large diameter bored tunneling, NATM (New Austrian Tunneling Method) / SEM (Sequential Excavation Method), cut-and-cover, micro-tunneling, and other excavation techniques. Providing expertise in complex tunnel engineering involving conventional and sophisticated engineering practices. (Tunnel alignments, shaft geometry and design, temporary support systems, geotechnical data, structural analysis, design of tunnels and tunnel liner systems, cofferdams, slurry walls and cross passages.) Performing and/or reviewing numerical analysis using SAP2000, FLAC/FLAC3D, PLAXIS/PLAXIS 3D or other software such as Visual Modflow. Co-ordinating with Owner/Contractor teams to resolve issues related to tunnel construction. Ensuring that completed engineering and documentation work is reviewed for technical, Arcadis and client compliance. Ensuring risks are proactively identified, assessed and managed to avoid adverse impacts on the project. Working to ensure maximum client satisfaction, championing client care and proactively working with the client. Reviewing the performance of team members and developing them to their full potential by engaging in Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor's University Degree in Civil Engineering and/or Geotechnical Engineering with 15+ years minimum post-graduate professional experience in related design and construction work experience in different types of tunnels (TBM, Cut & Cover, etc), including 5 years in a leadership role
- Current P.Eng. certification or eligibility for membership with PEO (Professional Engineers Ontario) and/or EGBC (Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia)
- Extensive experience in the tunneling/underground industry along with substantial technical management experience for small to large scale tunnel and underground projects
- Ability to work independently and lead a group of designers and Engineers
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively convey design concepts and mentor junior staff
Preferred Qualifications:
- Have experience in the delivery of Design Bid Build & Design-Build underground projects at all phases, including feasibility/ conceptual studies to detailed design
- Experience in leading design in a consultant organization and working in a tendered design services environment
Why Arcadis?
We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It's why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.
You'll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you'll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.
Together, we can create a lasting legacy.
Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
The salary range for this position is $114,590 - $212,810. The base salary represents Arcadis' hiring range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as location, skills, experience, and qualification for the role.