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About the Role
The Tunnel Shift Engineer provides technical and operational support for tunneling activities during assigned shifts, ensuring safe, efficient work execution in line with project specifications and schedules. This role supports daily tunnel construction and TBM operations, offers field engineering oversight, and aids in coordination between crews, supervision, and project management.
Responsibilities
- Provide on-shift engineering support for tunnel construction and TBM operations, including excavation, segment installation, ground support, and logistics.
- Monitor construction activities for compliance with approved drawings, specifications, Construction Method Statements, and Safety Plans.
- Assist with planning and coordination of daily work activities with the Tunnel Superintendent and shift supervisors.
- Maintain accurate shift reports, daily logs, field records, and production data.
- Track quantities, progress, and key performance indicators to support schedule and productivity objectives.
- Identify and report non-conformances, constructability issues, and potential risks, proposing corrective actions.
- Support implementation of quality control procedures and assist with inspections and testing.
- Ensure compliance with all safety requirements, including monitoring ventilation, ground conditions, confined space controls, and emergency response.
- Promote and enforce adherence to the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act, Construction Act, and project-specific safety standards.
- Coordinate with survey, quality, safety, maintenance, and logistics teams for efficient tunnel operations.
- Interface with subcontractors and suppliers during shifts to ensure safe and efficient work.
- Assist with troubleshooting TBM, mechanical, and civil construction issues in coordination with specialized teams.
- Participate in toolbox talks, shift handovers, and coordination meetings.
- Travel to project sites and work rotating shifts, including nights and weekends.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 5–10 years of experience in heavy civil construction, with demonstrated experience in tunneling projects.
- Experience working with TBM operations (slurry TBM experience is a strong asset).
- Previous exposure to underground works, including tunnel excavation, segmental lining, shafts, and underground utilities.
- Solid understanding of construction drawings, specifications, and field engineering practices.
- Strong knowledge of construction safety regulations and best practices applicable to underground works.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, shift-based environment.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy in field documentation.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively with supervision, crews, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Demonstrated ability to provide on-site engineering support and assist with supervision of tunneling activities.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey technical information clearly.
- Thorough understanding of safety protocols and the ability to actively support and reinforce safe work practices.
- Ability to monitor progress, identify issues, and support adaptive planning to meet schedule and quality objectives.
- Proficiency with standard engineering and reporting tools used in tunnel construction projects.
Skills
- TBM operations
- Tunnel excavation
- Segmental lining
- Shafts
- Underground utilities
- Construction drawings
- Specifications
- Field engineering practices
- Construction safety regulations
- Underground works safety
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Field documentation
- Collaboration
- Communication skills
- Technical information conveyance
- Safety protocols
- Progress monitoring
- Issue identification
- Adaptive planning
- Engineering tools
- Reporting tools
Location
- North York, ON
Work Type
- Rotating shifts
- Nights
- Weekends
Experience Level
- 5–10 years of experience in heavy civil construction
- Demonstrated experience in tunneling projects
- Previous exposure to underground works
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a related discipline.
About the Company
- FCC Canada Ltd. is dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued and respected.
- We offer reasonable accommodations upon request to support applicants throughout their journey with us.
- This commitment is in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), affirming our ongoing efforts to provide a supportive and equitable environment for all.
Equal Opportunity
- As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to ensuring that all aspects of our recruitment and selection processes are accessible to individuals with disabilities.