Engineer - TBM Tunnels

AECOM; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Site Engineer to lead on-site supervision for a major TBM/NATM tunnels rail project in Dubai. You will report to the Construction Manager - Tunnels and represent the client on site, ensuring design conformance and timely progress.

You will review technical submittals, monitor rock support and grouting, and sign off surveys and records to support safe, compliant tunneling execution on a high-profile infrastructure program.

Qualifications

• More than 10 years of experience on large infrastructure projects, preferably including major rail schemes with a minimum of 5 years in MEA.
• Proven experience in the construction delivery of underground rail projects.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering geology, tunnel engineering, civil engineering or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead site supervision works for a major rail project in Dubai as part of the PMEC team.
• Report directly to the Construction Manager - Tunnels and act as the Client’s representative on site.
• Review Contractor construction plans, records, and technical submittals including MARs, RFIs, NCRs and shop drawings.
• Verify rock support and grouting requirements for NATM tunnel advancement through face-mapping and technical checks.
• Approve contractor surveys, monitoring records and installation of tunnel support measures.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering geology, tunnel engineering, civil engineering or related field

Job description

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Job Description

The Site Engineer - TBM / NATM Tunnels will lead the site supervision works for a major rail project in Dubai as part of the PMEC team. They will report directly to the Construction Manager - Tunnels whilst acting as the Clients representative on site. The role includes the following.

• Attendance at daily review meetings to ensure the Contractor’s proposed construction plan for each work front is in accordance with the design and planning.
• Review of construction records provided by the Contractor, including advancement records, geotechnical records, probe drilling records, ground monitoring, water inflow and grouting information.
• Review and technical sign-off of daily tunneling records allowing the works to progress.
• Undertake the review of technical submittals including; temporary works designs (e.g. excavation progress, tunnel ventilation, tunnel drainage designs etc), material acceptance requests (MARs), requests for information (RFIs), non-conformance reports (NCRs), field change design (FCD) proposals, shop drawings and as-built design information.
• Review and technical approval of all contractor works, surveys, monitoring etc
• Where required for technical review and checking, the ability to conduct face-mapping to verify rock support and grouting requirements for NATM tunnel advancement.
• Review and technical approval of survey reports and support proposals submitted by the Contractor
• Review and technical approval of the Contractor’s on-site records for installation of tunnel support/stabilization measures.
• Review and technical approval of the Contractor’s proposals for grouting of rock dowels and rock bolts as required for NATM.
• Review and technical approval of the Contractor’s survey and instrumentation and monitoring records.
• Review and technical approval of the Contractor’s proposals for ground improvement grouting in exceptionally poor ground.

Key Experience

• More than 10 years experience on large infrastructure projects, preferably including major rail schemes with a minimum of 5 years working in MEA.
• Proven experience in the construction delivery of underground rail projects.

Key Knowledge and Skills

• In-depth knowledge of relevant codes, regulations, and standards related to civil engineering in the rail industry.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
• Problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving technical challenges.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering geology, tunnel engineering, civil engineering or a related field.

Additional Information

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To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

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. AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

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