Engineering Graduate

Job Description

Help us build the future and we’ll help you build a rewarding and purposeful career.

Our global network is made up of architects, designers, planners, engineers, and environmental scientists all working towards the same goal.

Join a team that brings inspirational architecture, landscapes, townscapes and places to our world, and we’ll provide you unlimited space to grow.

Who are we looking for?

We are growing and looking for a new or recent graduate to join us as Junior Tunnel Engineer /EIT 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. In this role you will collect and analyze geotechnical field information, enter it in the database and verify the viability. Obtain geotechnical information, such as mapping and field testing. Assist in the interpretation of the information collected. Coordinate field requirements with short-term plans, mine development and environmental protection. Support the development of geotechnical designs. Conduct field inspections and identify abnormalities. Prepare geotechnical reports.

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

• Data Collection and Analysis: Collate and analyze data using preset tools, methods, and formats. Involves working independently.
• Geoscientific Studies and Interpretations: Contribute to well proposals by analyzing and interpreting geological/geophysical field data.
• Reservoir Characterization and Analysis: Assist with reservoir characterization and simulation by compiling reservoir engineering data and helping to analyze it. This could include data from flow tests and well tests, as well as data on historical production performance.
• Engineering Solutions Design: Contribute to the development of, and implement feasibility testing of, proposed engineering solutions to provide feedback and data to validate the design.
• Knowledge Management: Collect and create content, best practices, and case studies to capture and share knowledge.
• Data Management: Help others get the most out of data management systems by providing support and advice.
• Technical Developments Recommendation: Research and suggest technical developments to improve the quality of the website/portal/software and supporting infrastructure to better meet users’ needs.
• Personal Capability Building: Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching. Develop and maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.
• Technical Troubleshooting: Support technical troubleshooting efforts, aiding in the quick and accurate identification, analysis, and resolution of technical issues with equipment and experiments.
• Research: Support others by carrying out a range of research activities.
• Project Management: Work within an established project management plan to achieve specific goals.
• Exploration Plan Development: Provide the design of exploration programs, including risk assessment and budgeting.
• Client & Customer Management (External): Help senior colleagues manage client and customer relationships by using relevant sales or client systems.
  
  

What you will bring to the team:

Education

• University graduate with degree in geotechnical, geological or civil engineering (Master or PhD Degree in Tunnel/Geotechnical Engineering will be an asset)
• Valid Ontario Driver’s License (G)
  
  

Experience

• General Experience: 0-2 years of experience.
• Experience in design of tunnels in soft ground and transit underground support of structure will be an asset.
• Experience in various industry standard geotechnical software’s would be an asset (PLAXIS, FLAC, Rocscience etc.)
  
  

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.