With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science-based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions. Bring technical depth and strategic leadership to underground infrastructure that enables communities and industries to move, connect, and grow. Your expertise will help turn complex ground conditions into resilient, constructible solutions.

Based in Toronto or Mississauga in a hybrid work environment, you will serve as our Tunnel Design Lead within the mining sector, shaping the delivery and growth of complex tunnelling and underground projects. You will provide technical and people leadership throughout the project lifecycle—from feasibility and detailed design through construction support—while strengthening client relationships, guiding proposals, and expanding WSP's market presence and long‑term technical capability. Lead the technical delivery of tunnelling and underground design assignments from concept and feasibility through detailed design and construction support.

Deliver integrated solutions for tunnel alignment, excavation methods, ground support, and geostructural design that balance safety, performance, constructability, and value. Strengthen trusted client relationships as a senior technical advisor and primary interface for complex underground infrastructure decisions. Drive sustainable business growth through strategic pursuits, proposal leadership, project scoping, and meaningful engagement with clients and partners.

Champion quality, safety, risk management, and technical governance across every project phase. Develop multidisciplinary teams through mentorship, collaboration, and knowledge sharing, building technical depth and succession across WSP's underground practice. A bachelor's degree in civil, geotechnical, or geological engineering with a focus on tunnelling; a master's degree is preferred. 15+ years of experience delivering tunnelling and underground infrastructure design,



including at least 5+ years leading or managing underground design projects.

Proven experience serving as a technical design lead on complex, multidisciplinary tunnelling assignments across mining, hydropower, transportation, or comparable underground infrastructure sectors. Advanced expertise in tunnel alignment, excavation methods, ground support systems, geostructural design, constructability, and underground project risk management. Demonstrated capability leading work from feasibility through detailed design and construction support while maintaining technical quality, safety, schedule, and commercial performance.

Experience mentoring and developing multidisciplinary professionals, along with willingness to travel to project sites as required and legal authorization to work in Canada. We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. A global community of brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or prospect is always within reach.

Whether it's across the country or around the globe, we'll help you tailor your role to match your ambition—because your growth drives ours. Flexible work, real balance – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. #NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $133,200 - $176,900 Disclosure: The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.



The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Transform demanding ground conditions into resilient underground infrastructure that helps mining projects advance safely and sustainably. Your leadership will connect technical excellence, client confidence, and the development of future tunnelling specialists.

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Date 09/11/2026, 08:22 PM At WSP , we exist to shape communities to advance humanity. It’s why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what’s possible and shape what comes next. As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals.

We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact. At WSP , you’ll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work.

Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits). WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity.

📌 Tunnel Design Lead - Principal (Toronto)
🏢 WSP
📍 Toronto