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- Primary Location: CA - Burnaby, BC - 3292 Production W
- Compensation: CAD 65,000 - CAD 75,000 - yearly

Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Graduate Specialistto join our growing Tunnel Team and excavations practice in Burnaby. This candidate will be supporting design and field execution across TBM and SEM/NATM works, support of excavation (SOE), shafts, and deep excavations. This is a newly created requisition.

Job Responsibilities

- Assist with method statements, sequencing and temporary works reviews.
- Help prepare drawings, calculations, and design notes under the guidance of senior engineers; and support construction-phase activities such as RFIs/site clarifications, daily reports, inspection checklists, and as-built documentation.
- Contribute to materials and geotechnical submittal reviews (e.g., shotcrete/concrete mixes, ground improvement, waterproofing)
- Help set up and track instrumentation and monitoring (settlement, convergence, inclinometers), and translate data into explicit, actionable summaries aligned with trigger/action thresholds.
- In the field, you will learn how to observe TBM operations (launch/arrival readiness, ring build, annulus grouting) and SEM headings (advance lengths, support categories, shotcrete QA/QC) while reinforcing safety, environmental, and quality expectations on site.
- Collaborate closely with structural, geotechnical, and construction management teams, gaining hands‑on exposure to temporary/permanent works, excavation support systems (diaphragm/secant/soldier piles, bracing/anchors), dewatering, and utility protection.

Qualifications





Bachelor'sdegree in a related field or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Preferred Qualifications

- We value curiosity, initiative, and disciplined documentation, along with proficiency in core engineering tools (e.g., AutoCAD/Bluebeam, Excel; 3D/BIM and data dashboards are a plus).
- MS in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering is highly preferred.
- Tunneling/Geotechnical/Structural Engineering internship or up to 2+ years of relevant experience is advantageous.
- You are eager to learn from senior mentors, thrive in a fast‑paced site and design environment, and are willing to work occasional shifts/weekends as project needs dictate - growing your career on complex, high‑impact underground infrastructure.

Benefits

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD'D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well‑being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Artificial intelligence will be used to support the screening, assessment, and selection of applicants for this role. Final hiring decisions are made by the hiring team.

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📌 Graduate Specialist, Tunnel Practice (Burnaby)
🏢 AECOM
📍 Burnaby