We are looking for a talented, motivated, and experienced Tunnel Inspector to support an iconic construction project in Vancouver. In this position, you will work alongside our senior geotechnical and structural engineers and be able to mentor junior members of the team.

This position will be working on an iconic Vancouver based tunnel project. Candidates must be willing to work a mix of day shift and night shifts to meet project requirements.

Responsibilities

- Providing full‑time inspection services during the construction of multiple elements of this critical project – in particular underground construction, including underground shaft and tunnel excavation, additionally providing support to support of excavations, and pre‑excavation grouting, steel pipe installation and backfill grouting.
- Providing field engineering support for mechanically excavated tunnels and shafts in sedimentary rock sequences, including systematic geological mapping of shaft and tunnel faces, assessing and monitoring probe hole and pre‑excavation grouting requirements, design review and field verification of rock support systems, evaluating excavation performance against expected behavior.
- Preparing daily shift reports capturing HSE, progress, labour, equipment, materials, quality of the work during daily shifts. Night shifts are typically 10 hrs/day 5 days/week with occasional need to work either longer hours or 6 days/week to support the construction schedule. Preferred candidate will be willing to work night shifts only.
- Working collaboratively with the Engineering, Contracting Authority and Contractor teams to support overall project delivery of multiple elements of this critical project,



in particular reviewing submittals and requests for information, managing and coordinating Engineers inspections, monitoring excavation performance, witnessing and providing sign off at construction hold points and communicating key issues to the relevant teams.

Candidate Specification

- An academic background, with Diploma or a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering would be considered as an asset.
- Minimum 5–10 years of relevant industry/projects experience, including experience in underground construction, particularly underground shaft and tunnel excavations and geological mapping (full‑time site experience would be considered an asset).
- Knowledge and experience of the implementation or construction of design solutions on construction sites.
- Effective communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills; able to collaborate effectively with all levels of staff and clients and nurture the development of junior staff.
- Ability and enthusiasm for supervising the work of others, including check and approval of key deliverables.
- Ability to work up to 10 hours per day, Monday to Friday, including evenings and night shift, is required by the project.

Benefits

At Mott MacDonald, our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, providing them with a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses.

Salary Range

The expected salary range for this position is from $75,000 - $91,000.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the prospect to contribute.

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📌 Tunnel Inspector (Vancouver)
🏢 Mott MacDonald
📍 Vancouver