Tunnel Fit-Out Technical Coordinator

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Job Description

The Tunnel Fit-out Technical Coordinator plays a key role in supporting the planning, coordination, and delivery of all technical aspects related to tunnel fit-out systems within the ECWE-SRS project. This includes ensuring that mechanical, electrical, civil, architectural, and safety-critical tunnel systems are designed, installed, tested, and commissioned in accordance with project specifications, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.

The role acts as a bridge between engineering, construction, design consultants, subcontractors, and project management teams to ensure seamless integration of all tunnel fit-out disciplines.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Coordination

• Coordinate all engineering and design information required for tunnel fit-out works (MEP, ventilation, drainage,

• fire safety, cable management, walkways, architectural finishes, etc.).

• Review and interpret technical drawings, specifications, IFC packages, method statements, and material

• submittals.

• Identify design gaps and interface issues; drive timely resolution with designers and relevant stakeholders.

• Ensure integration of all tunnel systems with the broader rail network and surface structures.

Construction Support

• Provide technical support to tunnel fit-out construction teams during installation stages.

• Monitor construction progress to ensure compliance with design requirements and quality standards.

• Participate in tunnel inspections, site walks, and technical clarifications during ongoing works.

• Work with interface teams to coordinate works in shafts, cross-passages, and adits.

Interface & Stakeholder Management

• Liaise with design consultants, subcontractors, and system-wide engineering teams.

• Support interface coordination between mechanical, electrical, telecoms, ventilation, fire/life safety, and civil

• packages.

• Coordinate with procurement and logistics teams to ensure timely delivery of materials and equipment.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain up-to-date documentation, including design changes, RFIs, NCRs, and technical registers.

• Ensure compliance with industry standards, railway operator requirements, and tunnel safety regulations.

• Assist in the development and review of installation plans, test procedures, commissioning documentation, and

• O\&M manuals.

Testing & Commissioning Support

• Support the testing and commissioning team in planning, technical validation, and system integration activities.

• Participate in tunnel readiness reviews, safety checks, and acceptance processes.

• Ensure all systems are compliant with safety-critical requirements (fire and life safety, ventilation performance,

• emergency systems).

Other

• Other duties as related to the role

Required Skills and Competencies

• Degree or diploma in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Fire Safety, or related fields).

• Experience in large-scale rail, metro, or tunnelling projects.

• Strong understanding of tunnel systems: ventilation, drainage, fire/life safety, MEP installations, cable management, etc.

• Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and specifications.

• Excellent coordination, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Knowledge of rail standards, NFPA/BS codes, tunnel safety regulations, and system integration.

• Experience with underground construction environments (TBM, drill-and-blast, mined tunnels).

• Familiarity with BIM and digital engineering tools (Navisworks, Revit, CAD).

• Safety certifications (e.g., confined space training, CSCS, rail safety passport).

ACCIONA is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that our differences strengthen us and that we should reflect the communities we serve in our workforce.

We are also committed to creating an accessible and barrier‑free recruitment process and workplace.  We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and we will provide accommodations throughout the hiring process upon request.

If you require a disability‑related accommodation at any stage in the recruitment or selection process, please contact Eliska Azavedo We will work with you to meet your needs.
This role offers an annual base salary in the anticipated range of $90,000–$120,000 CAD, with compensation determined based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity.

In addition to base salary, this role includes a total rewards package that supports employee well-being, development, and long-term growth, subject to company policies and applicable provincial employment standards, including:

• Paid vacation and sick leave

• Group benefits and EFAP from your start date, with premiums paid by ACCIONA

• Health Spending Account

• Learning, development, and internal career opportunities

• RRSP matching

• Performance-based discretionary bonus

• Share purchase program

ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in Canada, as well as the Top Employers North America 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 seal, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.