Geotechnical Tunnel Design Engineer

Boring Company; Dubai; On-site; AED 201,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boring Company is seeking a geotechnical engineer to support tunnel and shaft construction in Dubai, delivering geotechnical reports, design and assessments for ground conditions and dewatering strategies.

The role involves site investigations, settlement analysis, and coordination with authorities, with on-site requirements in UAE. Candidates should have 1–10 years in underground construction and be eligible to work in the UAE.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in civil engineering, geology, or related discipline.
• 1–10 years in underground construction (tunneling, mining).
• Based in UAE or GCC, eligible to work in UAE.

Responsibilities

• Create geotechnical data reports, geotechnical interpretation reports, and geotechnical design reports for tunnel and shaft construction.
• Create temporary support of excavation designs, reports, and drawings.
• Produce tunnel lining design documentation, including lateral earth pressure calculations and durability design for aggressive ground and groundwater conditions.
• Perform ground settlement and construction impact analysis of subsurface structures and third-party infrastructure along the alignment.
• Create and oversee the implementation of settlement monitoring plans.
• Plan and execute geotechnical investigations.
• Design and oversee dewatering and groundwater control schemes, including assessment of dewatering-induced settlement on adjacent buildings and utilities.
• Assist in the collection and review of as-built drawings and existing geotechnical data for subsurface due diligence, coordinating with RTA, Dubai Municipality, and utility authorities.
• Provide geotechnical recommendations for construction means and methods.
• Perform construction period observation and inspection.
• Support brick operations with geotechnical recommendations and testing oversight.

Skills

Geotechnical reporting

Site investigations

Groundwater control

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Geology, Engineering Geology, or related discipline

Job description

The Boring Company is seeking a geotechnical engineer to support tunnel and shaft construction in Dubai, delivering geotechnical reports, design and assessments for ground conditions and dewatering strategies.

The role involves site investigations, settlement analysis, and coordination with authorities, with on-site requirements in UAE. Candidates should have 1–10 years in underground construction and be eligible to work in the UAE.