Dubai Tunnel Engineer: TBM & Underground Design

ARX Gruppe AG; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Exposure to Middle East projects

Collaborative international team

Job summary

ARX Gruppe AG in Dubai seeks a senior Tunnel Engineer to independently manage tunnel design packages for TBM, NATM and other underground works, coordinating interfaces with multidisciplinary teams.

You will perform engineering calculations, develop numerical models with PLAXIS and RS2/RS3, draft reports, and support client reviews while ensuring compliance with international standards. Fluent English; Arabic a plus; 5–8 years in tunnel projects; BIM-enabled delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Tunnel Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• 5–8 years of tunnel engineering and underground structures experience.
• Experience in design of tunnels, shafts, underground stations and supports.
• Proficiency with tunnel/geotechnical analysis software.

Responsibilities

• Independently prepare tunnel and underground design packages (TBM, NATM, drill-and-blast).
• Perform engineering calculations for tunnel linings and ground support systems.
• Develop and interpret numerical models using PLAXIS, RS2/RS3, and Midas FLAC/Abaqus.
• Prepare design reports, specifications, BOQs, and technical submissions.
• Coordinate interfaces with civil, geotechnical, BIM/CAD, MEP teams.
• Review geotechnical models and respond to client comments and RFIs.
• Contribute to constructability reviews, risk assessments, and value engineering.

Skills

Technical writing

Communication

Coordination

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Tunnel Engineering

Master's degree in Tunnel Engineering/Underground Structures (advantage)

Tools

PLAXIS2D/PLAXIS3D

RS2/RS3

Midas FEA

FLAC

Abaqus

Job description

ARX Gruppe AG in Dubai seeks a senior Tunnel Engineer to independently manage tunnel design packages for TBM, NATM and other underground works, coordinating interfaces with multidisciplinary teams.

You will perform engineering calculations, develop numerical models with PLAXIS and RS2/RS3, draft reports, and support client reviews while ensuring compliance with international standards. Fluent English; Arabic a plus; 5–8 years in tunnel projects; BIM-enabled delivery.