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Job Description
Position Summary
We are seeking a highly experienced Lead for Engineering Services During Construction (ESDC) to oversee and coordinate engineering support throughout the construction phase of a major transit infrastructure project involving tunnel sections and underground stations. The successful candidate will lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers and specialists to ensure technical compliance, support issue resolution, and provide oversight on design intent, constructability, and change management.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the ESDC team providing engineering support across tunneling, underground stations, and associated systems during construction.
- Act as the primary point of contact for technical matters between the design team, construction teams, and client representatives.
- Provide timely technical responses to RFIs, NCRs, Field Change Requests, and other construction-related queries.
- Ensure design intent is maintained during construction, supporting interpretation of design documents and resolving conflicts.
- Coordinate with construction teams to assess constructability, provide clarification, and facilitate design changes or optimizations.
- Oversee technical reviews of contractor submittals, shop drawings, and temporary works designs for compliance with contract documents.
- Lead interface management between tunnel and station packages and other project disciplines (track, MEP, structural, geotechnical, systems, etc.) as it relates to construction activities.
- Support the management of design changes, assess their impacts, and collaborate with commercial teams for cost/time implications as it relates to RFI’s, NCRs and Field change requests.
- Attend construction meetings and site inspections to identify technical risks and proactively resolve engineering challenges.
- Collaborate with safety, quality, and environmental teams to ensure technical compliance with regulatory and client standards.
- Contribute to claims and disputes support through engineering assessments and technical documentation as required.
Qualifications
Required Experience & Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in civil, Structural, Geotechnical, or related Engineering field +10 years of related experience;
Strongly Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree preferred.
- Professional Engineering (P.Eng. or equivalent) license required.
- Minimum 15 years of engineering experience, with at least 10 years on major transit or infrastructure projects involving tunnels and underground stations.
- Urban underground construction
- Tunnel boring machines (TBM) and mined tunnels
- Deep excavation and underpinning
- Multi-level underground stations
- Strong understanding of construction methods, sequencing, and constructability for complex transit environments.
- Proven experience leading engineering support during construction on design-build, progressive design-build, or P3 delivery models in complex, multi-disciplinary projects.
- Strong understanding of tunneling methods (e.g., TBM, SEM/NATM), deep excavation, underpinning, and cut-and-cover station construction.
- Experience with design review, construction support, and coordination between design and construction teams.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement; strong communication and team leadership skills.
Additional Information
Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available for this position
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AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com.
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You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
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